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Message from County Attorney: One Pill Can Kill
 As kids get ready to go back to school, County Attorney Rachel Mitchell wants everyone to be aware of an extremely potent and dangerous opioid: fentanyl. Even in small amounts, fentanyl can be life-threatening. Our best advice for the school year is to talk early and talk often with your kids about this dangerous drug. Listen above to learn more!
Facts on Fentanyl: Understanding Overdose
August 31st is Overdose Awareness Day
Over the last three years we've seen a drastic increase in overdose deaths across the country, and fentanyl is the common factor. Here are some key points about this alarming trend:
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Accidental: According to the CDC, 92% of drug overdose deaths that occurred in 2021 were unintentional.
- Multiple Drugs: More than 80% of drug overdoses in Maricopa County involved multiple drugs.
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Teens: Among teens, overdose deaths linked to fentanyl doubled from 2019 to 2020, and continue to increase.
In Your Backyard: Overdoses don't discriminate and impact every community in Maricopa County.
We can all do our part by learning the warning signs of an overdose, talking about Arizona's Good Samaritan Law, and carrying Naloxone wherever we go.
What is Naloxone? Naloxone (Narcan) is a medicine that can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Hot Tip: If you carry Naloxone with you, don’t leave it in your car. Triple-digit temperatures, like the ones we’re experiencing, will make it defective. Keep it stored in a cool area at home or bring it with you wherever you go.
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DCA Luke Coyne Recognized as Attorney of the Year by the IAAI
Prosecuting a criminal case is not an easy task and arson cases are no exception! DCA Luke Coyne was recently recognized by the Arizona Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) for his work prosecuting arson cases in Maricopa County and improving public safety. Learn more about Luke, his career at MCAO, and what led him to work on these unique cases.
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 Record Breaking Heat!
Did you hear? July 2023 broke the record for the hottest month ever recorded in a U.S. city: a whopping 31 days with temperatures over 110 degrees.
With temperatures like these, we need to keep an eye out for kids and pets in cars. Under Arizona’s Good Samaritan Law, a child or pet can be removed from a locked vehicle if they are in imminent danger and these steps are followed:
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☑️ Call 911
- ☑️ Ensure the vehicle is locked and there is no other way in
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☑️ Don't use excessive force to get the child or pet out of the vehicle
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☑️ Remain at the scene until authorities arrive
Keep In Mind: If you do get a child or pet out of a hot vehicle, do not spray them down with a hose as the water may be hot. Instead put a cool cloth behind their neck and underarms and bring them into the shade.
Stay cool this summer and remember to check your backseat every time you park your car, it could save a life.
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Fentanyl Forums Coming Soon...
 We are hosting two fentanyl forums in South Phoenix and Avondale this fall!
These forums are tailored to teach you what you need to know about fentanyl, get your questions answered by subject matter experts, and connect you with community resources. Best of all, they're free and anyone can attend. Stay tuned for event details!
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Stay Informed
In the meantime, if your business, community organization, PTA, HOA Group, Block Watch etc. wants to learn more about fentanyl you can schedule a presentation with our community education team. Our free presentations have the information you need to keep your family safe this summer!
 
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