MONTICELLO, NY — On November 6, District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced a new countywide interagency collaboration between the District Attorney’s Office, the Village of Liberty Police Department and community partners to strengthen Sullivan County’s fight against the opioid epidemic.

This new collaboration expands the Quick Response Team (QRT) model, a proactive, data-driven approach that connects individuals who experience non-fatal overdoses with immediate outreach, treatment and recovery services. The initiative underscores the District Attorney’s ongoing efforts to reduce overdose deaths, interrupt cycles of addiction and protect public safety through collaboration and compassion, according to the District Attorney's office..

Conaty said, “The opioid crisis is not a law enforcement problem alone; it’s a community challenge that demands a coordinated response. This new QRT Agency represents a unified front with law enforcement, public health and community partners working side-by-side to provide support, save lives and strengthen families across Sullivan County.”

The new QRT Agency, anchored by the partnership between the District Attorney’s Office, the Village of Liberty Police Department and Hope Not Handcuffs, will bring together local law enforcement, public health agencies, treatment providers and social service organizations. The team will respond rapidly after overdoses to engage individuals and families with care, resources and recovery options reducing recidivism and preventing future fatalities, according to the District Attorney's office.