District Attorney Brian Conaty and Liberty Police Chief Steve D'Agata
Monticello, NY – District Attorney Brian P. Conaty announced today that he will hold a press conference to unveil a new countywide interagency collaboration between the District Attorney’s Office, the Village of Liberty Police Department, and Hope Not Handcuffs to strengthen Sullivan County’s fight against the opioid epidemic.
The press conference will take place on Friday, November 14th at 10 a.m. at the District Attorney’s office located at 14 Bushnell Ave. Monticello, N.Y.
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.
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. Members of the press and community stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
