Bay Area cops treated after suspected fentanyl exposure
Briefly

Two Vacaville police officers collapsed after showing signs of possible fentanyl exposure while responding to a call. Naloxone was administered to both, effectively reversing the symptoms. They were taken to a hospital for observation and released after a few hours. The exact source of exposure is unclear, as no illegal drugs were found at the call location. The incident highlights the importance of carrying naloxone, as it has been previously deployed in similar situations involving police personnel.
Naloxone, administered when signs of fentanyl overdose are present, reverses and stops opioids immediately, which was crucial in this incident with officers.
The officer began experiencing symptoms and collapsing, asking for Narcan to be administered, and showed improvement after its use.
There is no definite way to confirm if the officers were exposed to fentanyl, as the location of the call had no illegal drugs.
The incident reflects the importance of carrying Narcan, as it was successfully used to reverse potential opioid effects on law enforcement personnel.
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