A POLICEMAN collapsed in a shocking moment after accidentally inhaling a lethal drug.
These scenes were shown in the new series of Crime Scene Cleaners – which returned tonight.
The show follows hard-working crime scene cleaning companies in Britain and theUSAthat help people get their lives back to normal after the most traumatic events imaginable.
In the latest episode, a tense moment saw a US policeman collapse after being exposed to airborne fentanyl from a car.
According to the NHS, fentanyl is a strong opoid painkiller which is used to treat severe pain.
A colleague held onto the affected officer, telling him: “I’ve got you, okay. I’m not going to let you die.”;
As medical assistance arrived on the scene, they called for a medication known as Narcan.
The show’s voiceover explained: “Narcan – a life-saving drug – rapidly reverses fentanyl overdoses.”;
Forensic scientist Dr. Amy Santoro, said on-screen: “Most police officers in the carry Narcan.
“If you start to overdose on fentanyl, we’ll deliver a dose of Narcan that will help to kick the fentanyl out of your receptors and allow you to start breathing again.”;
This was followed by scenes of the officer being put inside an ambulance.
The show was first announced late last year as a look into the .
Homeowners and businesses turn to an elite group of highly accredited specialist experts to clean up thescene and hazardous mess left behind.
The professionally accredited cleaners are the last to enter the crime scene and the first to hand the locations back to the public.
Rita Daniels, Commissioning Editor for Documentaries and Factual Entertainment at, said previously:“Crime Scene Cleaners pulls back the curtain on the vital work of these unsung heroes.
“It’s not just about cleaning up – it’s about helping people rebuild after trauma.
“We’re excited to bring this unique and compelling series to Channel 4, showcasing the incredible dedication and expertise of these professionals.”;
Elaine Hackett, CEO of Crackit TV, added:“This series offers rare access into the extraordinary lives of professional crime scene cleaners, who encounter people’s worst nightmares on a daily basis.
“We’re thrilled to be following these experts through dangerous and difficult situations and getting to know the incredible characters behind the hazmatsuits.”;
Crime Scene Cleaners airs on Channel 4.
