- National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. have administered naloxone to over 100 individuals experiencing drug-related emergencies since August 2025, as part of required training criteria for patrol personnel.
National Guardsmen assigned to the Joint Task Force-District of Columbia have administered naloxone to more than 100 individuals experiencing drug-related emergencies since August 2025, according to a release.
In response to an increase of drug-related overdoses in nation’s capital, JTF-DC integrated the administration of naloxone, commonly referred to by its brand name Narcan, into the required training criteria for patrol personnel.
The additional training comes as part of President Donald Trump’s “Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful” order…