By Police1 Staff
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A detective was given Narcan and taken to a hospital Tuesday after he fell ill while testing a white powder.
The substance was discovered by a deputy during a traffic stop. Upon testing it, the detective started feeling nauseous and his heart rate became rapid, WOOD reported. The sheriff’s department said his symptoms were similar to those caused by drug exposure.
After the Narcan was administered, the detective was taken to a hospital for tests. He is alert and improving, police said.
“We all talk about officers dying in the line of duty, car accident, gunshots ... right now I’m worried about my guys going down touching a substance they had no plan on touching because they didn’t see it,” Lt. Al Roetman said.
The detective bureau floor of the Kent County Sheriff’s Department was evacuated as a precaution. No one else was exposed and a hazmat team determined the building was safe for work.
An internal investigation is being conducted to determine if the detective followed proper procedure.