Becoming an epidemic in our area. Good thoughts here, but would have liked more in the area of pattern detection, predictive and prescriptive applications. Though once you did more accurate data gathering, you would get more opportunity for intelligent applications. Someone doing that specifically in this space, contact me, willing to support ?
How law enforcement can use analytics to combat the opioid epidemic
By David Kennedy on SAS Voices
A steady drumbeat of news coverage makes one thing clear: Opioid abuse is rising and has reached epidemic levels throughout our country. Overdoses from the diversion and abuse of prescription opioids are one cause of the surge in deaths. Overdoses from heroin and other illicit synthetic opioids (such as heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil) are an even greater issue, resulting in approximately twice as many fatalities as prescription opioids. Law makers, health departments and the medical community are all searching for ways to slow the volume and diversion of prescription drugs, but law enforcement officers are at the front lines of the battle.
Domestic violence calls, emergency medical calls, narcotics investigations and patrol-related activity can all involve an officer encountering someone overdosing from opioids. Today, many officers are put in the role of drug counselor and medical worker as much as they are enforcement officer. We must understand what officers are experiencing, what resources they need to more effectively help those in need -- and the future threats they may face. ... "
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