Combating the Fentanyl Crisis in East Baton Rouge

27/03/2025 43 min Temporada 1 Episodio 63
Combating the Fentanyl Crisis in East Baton Rouge

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BRPD Deputy Chief Chris McClure sits down with Kiran as they discuss a 30% overdose rate reduction in East Baton Rouge as they highlight the results of several large busts in the capital city.  Timestamps01:26 Local Overdose Reduction Success02:40 Understanding Fentanyl's Deadly Impact09:41 The Rise of Counterfeit Pills11:43 How Fentanyl is Sold22:56 Major Drug Busts and Their Impact33:50 Collaborative Efforts in Drug Enforcement40:49 Commitment to Overdose PreventionLocal Sponsors:     Neighbors Federal Credit Union:   Neighbors FCU is a community chartered Baton Rouge credit union that has served the community for over 60 years.For more information visit them by Clicking Here      Another Chance Bail Bonds   Their goal at Another Chance Bail Bonds is to reunite families and reconnect friends.  They accomplish this goal by providing many services which aide in the bonding process.You can learn more by visiting them Here        Video, Sound and Editing for this podcast by the podcast experts at Envision Podcast Studios in Denham Springs, LA.