KAUFMAN - An opiate overdose in the Kaufman County Jail sent three inmate workers to the hospital Friday evening.
KAUFMAN - An opiate overdose in the Kaufman County Jail sent three inmate workers to the hospital Friday evening.
At 6:23 p.m. on Friday, three Kaufman County Jail inmate workers are reported to have overdosed on an opiate. Jail staff immediately started performing life-saving measures, including administering Naloxone, a life-saving medication for opiate overdoses, and administering CPR.
Two inmates were taken to a local hospital, and one inmate was taken to a Dallas area hospital in critical condition.
The Texas Rangers have been called upon to assist in investigating this incident. According to a statement issued by the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, their involvement is necessary to determine the cause and review the jail's policies and procedures.
“Their involvement underscores the need for a thorough examination of the circumstances of the medical emergencies within the jail premises. Jail policies and procedures will be reviewed during the investigation,” stated the release.
“The collaboration between jail staff, medical professionals, and law enforcement highlights the coordinated efforts aimed at ensuring the well-being of those under confinement.”
On January 1, 2021, Sheriff Beavers implemented the use of the Intranasal Naloxone Policy and Procedure for opiate overdoses at the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office, as well as applicable training to all employees.
“It is the policy of this agency to aid any person(s) who may be suffering from an opioid overdose,” stated the release.
The inmate's names have not been released at the time of this article.
Sheriff Bryan Beavers told inForney.com that this is an ongoing investigation.