Commission honors telecommunicator Hannah Garrison after midnight birth call

Chair opened the meeting and read a commendation from Sheriff Billy Murray and the commission honoring telecommunicator Hannah Garrison for her performance during a critical emergency call on March 30, 2026. The commendation says Garrison provided "calm, clear, and effective assistance that helped guide the caller through the successful delivery of a baby without complication."

Colleagues and supervisors stood to praise Garrison's work. A staff member who has watched her develop since 2017 said she is a trainer and shift supervisor on nights and that "the county is in good hands" when she's on duty. Garrison accepted the recognition and posed with commissioners for a brief presentation.

The commission approved a resolution to honor Garrison and recorded the action in the minutes. No policy changes were announced; the recognition highlights dispatch staff training and the role of 911 telecommunicators in responding to life‑threatening events.