Burlington County forms team to review overdose deaths
MOUNT HOLLY Burlington County officials are forming a team of experts to better understand the circumstances surrounding overdose deaths.
The Overdoses Fatality Review Team will perform confidential reviews of overdose deaths in the county, and use data to identify where the county can better direct resources to prevent future overdoses.
According to state data, 164 people died from suspected drug overdoses in Burlington County in 2019, and another 149 died from suspected overdoses last year.
“By taking a hard look at these unique lives and the circumstances surrounding their addiction and death, we hope to better understand the epidemic here and come up with better ways to fight it. Our main goals are to save lives and help beat addiction, said Burlington County Board of Commissioners Director Felicia Hopson.
Burlington County announces launch of Overdose Fatality Review Team
Burlington County announces launch of Overdose Fatality Review Team
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Officials from Prevention is Key joined with Burlington County Administrator Eve Cullinan, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and County Board Director Felicia Hopson for a September ceremony announcing the start to services at the county’s Recovery Center for addiction services at the Burlington County Human Services Building in Westampton.PHOTO COURTESY OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
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Officials from Prevention is Key joined with Burlington County Administrator Eve Cullinan, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and County Board Director Felicia Hopson for a September ceremony announcing the start to services at the county’s Recovery Center for addiction services at the Burlington County Human Services Building in Westampton.PHOTO COURTESY OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
Burlington County Sheriffâs Department launches free smartphone app
Burlington County Sheriffâs Department launches free smartphone app ×
The new Burlington County Sheriffâs Department smartphone and tablet app features information about the departmentâs numerous programs and services.PHOTO COURTESY OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
The Burlington County Sheriffâs Department has a new way for residents to interact with the departmentâs officers and keep up with the latest news and happenings about their community programs and events.
A free smartphone and tablet app is now available for download from the Google Play/Android and Apple app stores and offers a wealth of information about the department and its services.
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Burlington County Sheriffâs Department receives donation of toys and bicycles from Marine Toys for Tots
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Sheriff Anthony Basantis accepted two truckloads of toys and bicycles donated to the Sheriffâs Department Holiday Toy Drive by the Marine Toys for Tots of Burlington County. Also pictured is Toys for Tots Coordinator Gina Capate and two members of the U.S. Marines Corps.PHOTO COURTESY OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
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Burlington County Sheriff Anthony Basantis helps unload some of the bicycles donated to the Sheriffâs Department Holiday Toy Drive.PHOTO COURTESY OF BURLINGTON COUNTY
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Burlington County Sheriff Anthony Basantis, left, and members of the Sheriffâs Department show off some of the 75 bicycles donated by Marine Toys for Tots to the Sheriffâs 25th Annual Holiday Toy Drive.PHOTO COURTESY OF BURLINGTON COUNTY