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Protection Goals for 2015-16: To sustain and expand Naloxone access points throughout the Northern Kentucky region To reduce the transmission of infection disease to law enforcement by accidental needle sticks while removing used, sometimes concealed syringes, from the arrestees or on community property To provide education on Hepatitis C and HIV to high-risk individuals and to increase awareness of the community regarding the risk of Hepatitis C and HIV due to intravenous drug use. The protective efforts of the Heroin Impact Response Task Force are facilitated through contributing team members; the Northern Kentucky District Health Departments, People Advocating Recovery in Northern Kentucky (NKY PAR), Transitions Inc., Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force, and other community and faith-based partners. In 2015-16, we will continue distribution of Naloxone within the community through fixed locations and the mobile unit. We will also protect law officers from inadvertent transmission of infectious disease due to accidental needle stick while removing discarded or concealed syringes from Northern Kentucky communities, funds will be used to equip police officers with the necessary equipment needed for safe removal and storage (sharps containers) of potentially contaminated needles. As an additional harm reduction strategy, the two NKY District Health Departments will conduct initiatives to expand awareness of risks associated with intravenous drug use in regard to Hepatitis and HIV. Activities will include organizing community syringe cleanup campaigns, speaking at town-hall style meetings, holding monthly organizational meetings, and distributing e-newsletters making events, resources, and volunteer opportunities readily available. They will also conduct testing, outreach, and education to expand awareness of risks associated with intravenous drug use in regard to Hepatitis and HIV. It is anticipated that 720 law officers will be equipped with needle resistant gloves; 300 police cruisers will be equipped with sharps containers; and 200 Naloxone rescue kits distributed from fixed and mobile sites