Tragic Dispatcher Suicide

The tragic activation below was passed on by two Missouri dispatchers and the Assistant 911 Director. Audrain County has approx 18 dispatchers that could use any form of prayers, cards of support or anything you might appreciate under like circumstances. It's hard to make sense of suicide and loss at any time but during the holidays, it is even more traumatic. 911 CARES is sending our condolences and we hope you and your agency will do the same. PLEASE forward this e-mail to co-workers and your administration so that they can help out also. Thanks.  

Audrain County (MO) E-911 Joint Communications lost a dispatcher to suicide on Christmas Eve.  The 23 year old dispatcher left behind a 1 year old son, family, friends, and co-workers.  All of the Joint Communications staff and public safety officials in Audrain County are mourning the loss, especially the dispatchers that handled the frantic 911 call and those who responded to the scene after his body was discovered.  Prayers and support are appreciated.  Anyone wishing to send condolences can direct them to the PSAP. Condolences for the family will be passed on to the family. --

Daniel G. Barnett
Assistant 911 Director
Audrain County E-911
1854 East Liberty Street
PO Box 415
Mexico, MO  65265

573-473-3428 Phone
573-473-5800 Dispatch Center
573-473-3426 Fax
573-721-3245 Cell
dbarnett@audrain911.org
http://www.audrain911.org