Overdose Fatality Prevented – New York, NY

While on patrol, a security professional discovered someone in medical distress in a restroom. A quick call to the Sergeant confirmed that this was a possible overdose. The person was taken to the security substation, where they lost consciousness, had pinpoint pupils, and showed other signs of an opioid overdose. The security team placed the person on the floor and administered Narcan. They prepared the AED and gave rescue breaths when the person stopped breathing. After delivering 10 rescue breaths, the person began breathing again but remained unresponsive to verbal commands. EMS arrived minutes later, took over care and transported the person to the hospital. The security team’s quick and decisive actions saved this person’s life.