Learn More: Overdose Response Team - Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership

About the Overdose Response Team Application

Law enforcement can apply to create an overdose crime scene team consisting of a criminal investigator and a peer recovery specialist (PRS). The investigator will work with the law enforcement agency at the scene to seek out the supplier for prosecution with assistance from the DEA Tactical Drug Division. The PRS will provide counseling for the overdose victim on available treatment and recovery services and follow-up and tracking of these individuals to promote treatment and recovery. In cases of a fatal overdose, the PRS will refer family members to grief counseling resources. The PRS will also engage in community education about substance abuse, working with local coalitions and schools.

Signature Sheet

Applicants must get signature approval from mayor(s) and county judge(s) in their jurisdiction

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ORT One-Pager

Our overdose response team proposal allows law enforcement to hire a peer and criminal investigator to investigate overdose deaths and support families and overdose victims.

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ARORP FAQs

FAQs we have received from the community about applications, funding, and requirements.

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Salary Ranges

Some proposals submitted to ARORP include new staff relevant to opioid abatement, like a prevention specialist, peer recovery specialist, or combination of the two. Here are common salary ranges for these positions recommended by ARORP.

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Who can apply for funding for an overdose response team (ORT)?

This proposal is for city and county law enforcement agencies and local drug task forces interested in creating an overdose response team.

What is an overdose response team?

An ORT partners a law enforcement criminal investigator with a peer recovery specialist (PRS) to respond to fatal and non-fatal overdoses within their jurisdiction.

Can there be two overdose response teams funded in one area?

No, ARORP cannot duplicate funds.

What are the responsibilities of an overdose response team?

The investigator will work with the law enforcement agency at the scene to identify the drug(s) involved in the overdose, determine the origin of the drug(s), and seek out the supplier for prosecution, with assistance from the DEA Tactical Drug Division. The PRS will provide counseling for the overdose victim on available treatment and recovery services and follow-up and tracking of these individuals to promote treatment and recovery. In cases of a fatal overdose, the PRS will refer family members to grief counseling resources. The PRS will also engage in community education about substance abuse, working with local coalitions and schools.