The City of Kirksville is pleased to announce that Lucas Smith has been hired as the City’s Deputy 911 Director. Smith comes to Kirksville with 13 years of experience in 911 telecommunications. He previously worked at 911 agencies in Carroll County, Johnson County, and Ray County. He served as a supervisor in both Johnson and Ray Counties. As the Deputy 911 Director, Smith will manage the day-to-day operations of the Adair County Emergency Communications Center. Additionally, he will manage all system equipment, databases, and addressing. He will also serve as a dispatcher as needed.