Beliefs of US Chiefs of Police about Substance Use Disorder, Fentanyl Exposure, Overdose Response, and Use of Discretion: Results from a National Survey

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Examines police chief perceptions regarding substance use. Focuses on issues such as discretion when making arrests, overdose response, risks of fentanyl exposure, de-escalation practices, harmful drugs in their communities, and buprenorphine obtained via illicit means. Analyzes survey data from 276 police chiefs regarding their knowledge and attitudes on addiction and policing, with breakdowns according to their region, urbanicity, and experience.

Amelia Bailey, Barbara Andraka-Christou, Saba Rouhani, et al.

Health & Justice, 13, 13

03/2025

Criminal justice system · Illicit drug use · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse