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Knoxville Police Officers Honored for Life-Saving Response to Overdose on Skyline Drive

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Published on June 18, 2025
Knoxville Police Officers Honored for Life-Saving Response to Overdose on Skyline DriveSource: Facebook/Knoxville Police Department

The Knoxville Police Department recognized Officers Eric Blood and John Morris for their life-saving actions during a medical emergency on April 1.

According to a post shared by the Knoxville Police Department on Facebook, the officers responded to a call on Skyline Drive and found a woman experiencing a drug overdose.

The officers administered Narcan and performed CPR, which helped the woman regain a pulse and consciousness. Medical personnel later confirmed that the quick response was critical to saving her life.