Episode #66 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Chauncey Parker and CDC Overdose Response Strategy

Episode 66 March 28, 2022 00:59:07
Episode #66 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Chauncey Parker and CDC Overdose Response Strategy
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Episode #66 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Chauncey Parker and CDC Overdose Response Strategy

Mar 28 2022 | 00:59:07

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Show Notes

Can Public Health and Public Safety overcome suspicion of each other and create a partnership to prevent overdoses? Follow the North Star is the key such partnerships according to Chauncey Parker. Learn about the ONDCP - CDC Overdose Response Strategy. Chauncey Parker Chauncey Parker is the Director of the New York/New Jersey HIDTA, a federally-funded program that invests in federal, state and local law enforcement partnerships designed to build safe and healthy communities. He also serves as Deputy Commissioner for Community Partnerships in the New York City Police Department. A veteran of over 35 years in criminal justice, Mr. Parker began his career in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, serving for five years. Mr. Parker next served for ten years as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York.  Mr. Parker left the Southern District to serve for five years as the Director of Criminal Justice for New York State and Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services under Governor George Pataki, where he oversaw all state criminal justice agencies.  Mr. Parker is a member of the Board of the Joyful Heart Foundation.  He is a graduate of Rollins College and Duke University School of Law.  

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