Beyond the Call

Springfield Police Department handed out several commendations during a Feb. 22 ceremony. From left, the recipients are Missouri State University Public Safety Supervisor Bruce Kelley and MSU public safety officers John Canella (pictured with daughter Michaela) and Richard Wollard, joined by MSU Safety and Transportation Director Gary Snavely and MSU Associate Vice President of Administrative Services Ken McClure. The officers received the honors for helping subdue a man who tried to break free from a Springfield Police officer while being handcuffed and use the officer’s gun against him. Also honored, but not pictured, was MSU Public Safety Officer Josh Elliott.

Also during the event, citizens Stoney Simmons, Deanna Moore and Barbara Lamoureaux were recognized for their help last year in catching a man suspected of robbing and beating a 62-year-old man on South Fort Street.