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West Linn police officer awarded lifesaving pin after naloxone revival
Summary
The West Linn City Council presented a lifesaving award to Officer Charles Lincoln for administering naloxone on April 4 that revived an unresponsive person; Chief Peter Mahuna said the officer's assessment and swift action directly contributed to the person’s survival.
The West Linn City Council honored Officer Charles Lincoln on June 16 with a lifesaving award for his actions during an April 4 welfare call.
Chief Peter Mahuna described the incident and the officer's actions: "On this date at 11:19PM, you and officer Crosby responded to a welfare check-in which the caller reported an unknown male appeared to be unconscious on the stairs near their apartment... Without hesitation, you retrieved your Narcan administered 1 dose." The chief said medical personnel assessed the person and transported him to a hospital, where he later admitted to ingesting fentanyl; the chief concluded the officer's response "directly contributed to this person's survival."
Mayor Wieslowski and council members gathered to present a pin and recognize the Western Police Department's work. The award was presented early in the meeting so officers could return to patrol. The council did not take formal action tied to the award; the presentation was part of the regular meeting agenda.
