FRANKFORT — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Angel Initiative is a proactive program designed to help people battle addiction. The program, available at all 16 KSP post locations, temporarily paused
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Officials with Kentucky State Police announced they are resuming a program to help fight the drug epidemic in the state, as CDC guidelines are now in place to help mitigate the spread of the virus amongst the KSP dispatchers and troopers. The KSP Angel Initiative is a program that helps people with addiction. It was paused in April as the agency developed safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Angel Initiative receives funding through the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP). Anyone suffering from a substance use disorder can visit a KSP post and be paired with a local officer who will assist with locating an appropriate treatment program. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Mary Noble said the Angel Initiative is a strong example of âTeam Kentuckyâ.
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According to a press release, the program is available at all 16 KSP post locations.
In April, the program temporarily paused while the agency developed safety protocols in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police announced that the doors have reopened to assist in the fight against the drug epidemic, with CDC guidelines in place to help mitigate the spread of the virus among the public and KSP dispatchers and troopers.
“My administration shares the concerns of many regarding the challenges presented by the war against the novel coronavirus and understand that the pandemic has played a role in increasing the risk for substance use and overdose deaths,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “In 2016, KSP launched the Angel Initiative, through funding from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP). This program is one the many treatment and resources available in Kentucky. Anyone suffering from a substance use disorder c
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Angel Initiative is a proactive program designed to help people battle addiction. The program, available at all 16 KSP.