Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Supervisor commended for helping a woman in crisis
MORRISTOWN, NJ (Morris County) – Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker Monday presented a commendation to Detective Supervisor Spence Osaigbovo for his efforts in helping a distraught woman in crisis.
On April 23, Detective Supervisor Osaigbovo was contacted by a distraught, former victim, who advised the officer that she had just ingested pills in an effort to take her own life. Osaigbovo talked to the individual over the phone, keeping her calm and obtaining crucial information to ascertain her location. Osaigbovo successfully determined her location and the appropriate agency was dispatched.
Osaigbovo is being commended for his commitment to duty, ability to remain calm and recognize the importance of dealing with individuals with mental health issues.
“We commend Det. Supervisor Osaigbovo for literally preserving the life of a person in need under very challenging circumstances. His effort and skill in continuing his life saving dialogue with the subject yet keeping his focus on identifying the location where help could be sent is an outstanding example of excellence in policing,” Carroll said.
