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St. Clair County honors telecommunicator who guided caller through emergency childbirth
Summary
The St. Clair County Commission and Sheriff Billy Murray presented a commendation to telecommunicator Hannah Garrison for directing a caller through the delivery of a baby on March 30, 2026, praising her calm performance during a high‑pressure emergency.
The St. Clair County Commission on April 28 honored telecommunicator Hannah Garrison for her role in guiding a caller through a successful childbirth during a 911 call on March 30, 2026.
Sheriff Billy Murray and the commission presented a formal commendation noting that the call came at approximately 00:14 and that Garrison’s calm, clear instructions helped the caller deliver a healthy infant without complication. Lady Terry Dunn, supervisor of the county dispatch center, described Garrison’s progression from hire in 2017 to trainer and night‑shift supervisor and said the county is “in good hands.”
The commission adopted a resolution recognizing Garrison’s professionalism and invited her and her family forward for photographs. Chairman Bateman and Sheriff Murray said the recognition reflected the county’s appreciation for dispatch staff who answer unpredictable emergency calls.
The resolution was entered into the meeting record; no further action or fiscal changes were associated with the commendation.
