Capt. Tyrone Collington: Saving LivesCapt. Tyrone Collington: Saving Lives
Drug Stories Project
Capt. Tyrone Collington shares his mission to save lives from drug addiction, emphasizing Narcan use and alternatives to incarceration.
4:53•21 Feb 2018
Capt. Tyrone Collington: A Police Captain's Fight to Save Lives
“We believe that we can't function without it. There's always alternatives to incarceration. Not all the people that use drugs are bad people, you know. Sometimes they have chronic pain like back problems. You're taking people away from their families. You're taking them away from their jobs, you know. If it had not been for this sickness, they would be productive citizens. These are someone you know: wives, sisters, brothers, daughters, loved ones. You know, if you really want to get to the root problem, let's get the person some help.”
Imagine being on the front lines of the opioid crisis every single day. That's the reality for Capt. Tyrone Collington, the commander of Takoma Park, MD's patrol division. His primary mission? Saving lives. In this episode of the Drug Stories Project, Capt. Collington opens up about his relentless efforts to combat drug addiction in his community. He shares powerful insights into the use of Narcan, a life-saving treatment that can revive someone from an overdose.
But it's not just about the tools; it's about the people. Capt. Collington emphasizes the importance of providing medical treatment over incarceration for those struggling with addiction. He passionately discusses the need to break down the stigma surrounding drug use and highlights the profound impact addiction has on families and loved ones. This episode is a compelling listen for anyone interested in understanding the human side of the opioid epidemic and the extraordinary efforts being made to save lives.
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