Ocean Township Cops Make A Narcan Save
Bill Bucco, Acting Assistant Director of the Monmouth County Division of Addiction Services.
Two Ocean Township Police Officers saved the life of a 25 year old man late Tuesday night by administering two doses of Narcan, the antidote for heroin overdoses that New Jersey law enforcement officers have been authorized to administer since July.
Officers Randy Slawsky and Zachary Rhein of the Ocean Police Department responded to a reported overdose at an apartment located on Rustic Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a 25 year old male unresponsive in the living room of the home. A family member reported that they believed the victim had ingested heroin prior to being found unconscious.
Officers on scene administered two doses of Naloxone Hydrochloride (Narcan) resulting in the victim becoming conscious and responsive. The victim was speaking with officers immediately prior to being transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Officers and EMS personnel credit the use of the Narcan in saving the man’s life.
Posted: September 4th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Monmouth County | Tags: Bill Bucco, Freeholder Director Lillian Burry, Heroin Epidemic, Lillian Burry, Nalozone Hydrochoride, Narcan, Ocean Township, Ocean Township Police Department, Officer Randy Slawsky, Officer Zachary Rhein | 16 Comments »