The Missouri Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials is pleased to recognize 9-1-1 Lead Telecommunicator Summer Onyeukwu as a Missouri Teammate in Action!
On May 31, 2021, Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Lead Telecommunicator Summer Onyeukwu took a call from a female who had been stranded with her three children at a motel after experiencing domestic violence. With no money, no transportation, and no job (and limited access to assistance due to the Memorial Day holiday), the female caller had few options, particularly with three kids in tow. Telecommunicator Onyeukwu used her own vacation time to leave work, purchase groceries for this family, and meet them with the responding police officer. Her act was one of compassion and not one she made public or broadcast to others. Her Director, Kris Inman said, “I’m immensely proud of her for this selfless act. It is entirely indicative of the caring person that she is. We’re lucky to have her.”
Missouri APCo echoes that sentiment for the whole state and is pleased to recognize Summer as a Missouri Teammate in Action!
Learn more about past Teammates in Action, about the Teammate in Action program or nominate your own Teammate in Action at the TIA page!