WATCH – HEARTBREAKING—LIFE AFFIRMING –
Nov. 2, 2021 – “I carry Narcan in my purse in case of situations like this. You can get it from the Student Health Services for free. There are also organizations online you can get it for free. This is two doses just like in the video, so it’s funny you stopped me,” Cox said.
On the body cam video you can hear the officer say: “This thing right here saved his life.”
“I mean that’s what it’s for. We are on a college campus so a lot of people are using drugs here. Plus, in general, people use drugs.” Cox said.
The man, who is not a UCF student, was taken to the hospital.
“I think it’s incredible they’re really trying to help the kid because a lot of people are afraid to call for help. In these situations, they’re afraid you could get in trouble, you know?” UCF student Randy McClean said.
Police say Florida’s 911 Good Samaritan Act offers immunity from charge, prosecution, and penalization if you seek medical attention for someone overdosing.
UCF police officers have carried Narcan on them since 2015. This marks the seventh time they’ve used it.
