CLEVELAND, Ga. — Two Cleveland Police officers were recognized with Lifesaving Awards during the recent Cleveland City Council meeting.
Cleveland Police Chief Jeff Shoemaker told the council that on Thursday, July 27, 2023, officers responded to a business on Jessie Mae Thurmond Parkway where a 45-year-old man had fallen to the ground, possibly due to an overdose.
“Officer Shaka Cantrell arrived and saw the man on the ground with several people gathered around. Officer Cantrell made contact with an off-duty nurse who said the man did not have a pulse and was not breathing,” said Shoemaker. “The officer checked and confirmed he was not breathing and had no pulse. Officer Cantrell called for a medical unit and administered a dose of Narcan.”
Sgt. Brandon Landress arrived and administered another dose of Narcan while Officer Cantrell retrieved an AMBU bag to provide air for the man.
According to Chief Shoemaker, within a few minutes, the man became responsive.
The officers briefed EMS when they arrived, and the man was then transported to the hospital.
Prior to presenting the awards to the two officers on Nov. 13, Chief Shoemaker told Officer Cantrell, “The quick, decisive actions taken by you and Sgt. Landress saved this man’s life. These actions not only reflect highly upon you, but your profession, the department, and the City of Cleveland.”
