On Tuesday our officers during the day shift received a call of an individual who was reported to be suicidal, who had reportedly taken an overdose of medication and wandered away outside of the city into the county.
Officers immediately asked for the assistance of the Rice County Sheriff’s Office, Dundas P.D. and Northfield Ambulance. Subsequent search efforts brought the Northfield Fire and Rescue staff and Northfield Police Reserve out to assist for the difficult task of walking fields looking for this individual. The latter two groups required the volunteers to leave their places of work to help with the search. The Minnesota State Patrol brought out a helicopter to assist in the search.
The ultimate conclusion was the location of the individual who was ok and taken for medical treatment. This conclusion was possible because of the competence and dedication of the public safety officials involved.
This incident again proved that we are fortunate to have good working relationships with surrounding public safety organizations. It’s good to have friends in the neighborhood.