'Proud to have her serving our community': Macedonia dispatcher credited with life-saving response after missing 3-year-old found in pool

'Proud to have her serving our community': Macedonia dispatcher credited with life-saving response after missing 3-year-old found in pool

A Macedonia police dispatcher used autism training to save a missing non-verbal toddler found in a pool, guiding life-saving efforts.

Dispatcher Elias Recognized for Life-Saving Actions in Macedonia

Police Recognition: Life-Saving Actions by Macedonia Dispatcher Elias Include Autism Training, Pool Rescue, and CPR Instructions Macedonia Police Department Honors Emergency Dispatcher for Heroic Response to Critical Call MACEDONIA, Ohio – On June 20, 2026, the Macedonia Police Department officially recognized Dispatcher Elias for her life-saving actions during a critical 911 emergency call involving a missing child. Thanks to her specialized tr…