The Pekin Police Department is calling its effort to battle back against opioid overdose a success, at least this time. Pekin Police Tuesday responded to a call where a 33-year-old unresponsive female was turning blue with an abnormal breathing pattern. The responding officer administered Narcan. Police say it was a life saving measure.
Pekin Police were trained on and issued Narcan last month. Information Officer Mike Eeten says they are fortunate to have the drug, and are confident it will save more lives.
Anyone who carries Narcan in the line of work duties must be trained to administer it. The Pekin Police Foundation purchased the drug, and provided officer training through private donations from two community businesses.