Basehor officer Chris Williams honored after administering Narcan and saving a man

Chief of Police Jeff Short presented Officer Chris Williams with a life-saving award for a June 27 response in which Williams found an unresponsive man on the 1600 block of 157th Terrace and administered department-issued Narcan.

Chief Jeff Short said Officer Williams "administered a dose of his department issued Narcan" and, after a second dose, the patient's breathing "improved to an adequate level and his skin color began to return to normal." Chief Short credited Williams's "professionalism, decisive actions, and rapid response" with playing "a significant role in saving the patient's life." The patient was transported to the hospital and later recovered.

The council and attendees joined Chief Short in recognizing Officer Williams and paused for a group photograph. The presentation highlighted the department's use of naloxone as an emergency intervention and the role of patrol officers in providing immediate medical assistance in suspected opioid overdoses.