| Addressing the Opioid Epidemic | |
|---|---|
| How it's measured | (a) Number of opioid deaths; (b) Number of opioid trafficking/sale referrals; (c) Number of opioid trafficking/sale convictions |
| Data elements | 1. Number of opioid deaths in jurisdiction 2. Referral offense type 3. Date of case referral 4. Case disposition type 5. Date of case disposition |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Desired direction | Decrease in opioid deaths, and increase in trafficking/sale referrals and convictions |
| Rationale for measuring this indicator | Successfully prosecuting opioid trafficking and sale cases reduces the effects of the opioid epidemic on communities. Prosecutor’s offices should also partner with law enforcement to more effectively pursue trafficking/sale cases and refer them for filing. |
