The City of Kirksville recognized multiple officers for their life-saving efforts as part of Monday’s City Council meeting. On April 26, 2021, Det. Aaron Followwill, Cpl. Jonathan Novinger and Ofc. Justin Fox were dispatched to a business for a suicidal adult male who was cutting his neck. The officers attempted to de-escalate the situation and talk to the subject. The officers then took control of the subject and provided medical aid, slowing the bleeding until medical personnel arrived. The person was transported to Northeast Regional Medical Center. Officers remained there and the man’s life was saved. For their quick action and compassion that ultimately prevented the death of a person in crisis, the Kirksville Police Department presented the Lifesaving Award to Det. Aaron Followwill, Cpl. Jonathan Novinger and Ofc. Justin Fox.