Macedonia Dispatcher Honored for Heroic Response to Critical Emergency

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 training and swift response, a three-year-old non-verbal child was successfully rescued from a swimming pool and is expected to make a full recovery. Dispatcher Elias’ quick thinking, composure under pressure, and dedication to serving our community played a vital role in this positive outcome, highlighting how dispatchers serve as the first first-responders when seconds matter most. Macedonia Police Department Conducts Crucial Autism Awareness Training The emergency began when a frantic mother called 911 to report that her three-year-old, non-verbal son had gone missing. While Macedonia Police Department officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, Dispatcher Elias utilized her recent Autism Awareness training. This specialized program was just conducted by the Macedonia Police Department in partnership with the Autism Society of Greater Akron. Calmly gathering information and asking targeted questions based on her training, Elias helped the mother identify a nearby swimming pool as a high-probability location where the child might wander. Dispatcher Elias Delivers Critical Life-Saving Actions Moments after identifying the hazard, the child was discovered in the swimming pool. As the mother became overwhelmed with emotion, Dispatcher Elias remained completely calm and professional, immediately providing step-by-step, life-saving CPR instructions over the phone. She guided the mother through the resuscitation process until emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene. Because of these rapid life-saving actions, the child became responsive and was transported for medical care. Recognizing the Vital Impact of First Responders The Macedonia Police Department shared this incident to publicly congratulate Dispatcher Elias for a job exceptionally well done and to emphasize the value of specialized first responder training. Her ability to manage a high-stress situation, leverage her recent education with the Autism Society of Greater Akron, and deliver flawless CPR guidance directly saved a young life. The department expressed immense pride in having her serve Northeast Ohio, noting that her actions embody the highest standards of the community’s emergency services.