Officer Luke Ostreko, a 9-year officer with Plainfield, was dispatched to a residence in the 16300 block of South Arbor Drive at 4:06 p.m. April 12.
Ostreko, who recently completed his Narcan training, arrived on scene to find an unresponsive 24-year-old male.
A relative told Ostreko the victim had taken several prescription medications, and after evaluating the victim, Ostreko administered the Narcan.
Additional first aid was provided to the victim, and he was transported to a nearby hospital where he is expected to make a full recover.
The Plainfield Police Department, with the Plainfield Fire Protection District and the Will County Executive’s Office, began training every officer last month in administering naloxone, or Narcan, which is used for reversing heroin and prescription opiate overdoses. All officers trained in the administration of Narcan was also provided the necessary equipment and supplies.
Ostreko’s use of Narcan marks the first time a Plainfield police officer has administered it in an overdose situation.