The Missouri Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (MOAPCO) is pleased to recognize Summer Onyeukwu of the Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Center as a Missouri Teammate in Action!
Lead Telecommunicator Onyeukwu took the call from a female who, while holding her baby, was whispering about a home invader armed with a gun and who was attempting to take her, her husband and her child hostage. This was part of a larger situation in which the suspect had fired a weapon at police officers and was eluding police who had tracked him to that location following an altercation.
Summer was able to quickly determine the situation and stay calmly in control while alerting the responsible radio dispatcher and fellow co-workers in the room as to what she was working. She was also able to direct the caller to escape with her baby when police arrived on the scene. Summer was professional and completely in control, and her actions resulted in the immediate safety for the caller and her child. Her quick and precise information also assisted police in ending the event with the rescue of the caller’s husband shortly thereafter. This was an absolutely outstanding performance by a dedicated, seasoned 9-1-1 professional.
Missouri APCO is proud to recognize Summer Onyeukwu as a Teammates in Action!
Learn more about the Missouri Teammates in Action Program including past recipients or nominate a deserving team/teammate today by visiting our Teammates in Action page!