Mississippi attorney general presents emergency overdose and fentanyl kits to Jackson
Jackson firefighters and police officers are adding a new tool to their arsenals to combat drug overdoses.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Mayor John Horhn partnered to present emergency overdose boxes and fentanyl harm prevention kits to Chief Sheriff Tyree Jones and interim fire Chief Rasean Thomas during a ceremony Monday at Jackson City Hall.
The initiative is part of the attorney general's "One Pill Can Kill" public awareness campaign that aims to teach Mississippi residents about the dangers of fentanyl and the availability of resources to save lives. In 2024, Mississippi reported a 39% decrease in overdose deaths, primarily because of the increased availability of naloxone and fentanyl test strips.
"Fentanyl continues to devastate families and communities across Jackson and our state," Horhn said in a statement. "By equipping our first responders with the tools and training needed to save lives, we are taking proactive steps to protect our residents."
City officials said the new overdose boxes and harm reduction kits will expand access to life-saving tools across Jackson.