NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Police's Ian McIntire is the Allen Samuels CDJR Hero of the Month for October. He told Hutch Post that he wanted to make the community safer, and that's why he joined the department.
"I think for me, what surprised me the most is the citizens truly do care about law enforcement," McIntire said. "They appreciate what we do and kind of go above and beyond to help us with what we need, the majority of them."
Law enforcement isn't a job for anyone, it's a calling for those who make that choice.
"A change like that comes from the heart," McIntire said. "If you have a passion for helping people, then it's a great opportunity to get involved within your community."
His family of five makes it possible for him to put on the badge and go to work for the rest of Hutchinson, and he appreciates that.
"The family sacrifices a lot, but they also, you know, understand what's important," McIntire said. "They are totally on board with everything that we do."
An honorable mention this month goes to a future first responder, Madison Suppes, a nursing student at HutchCC.
Suppes was nominated by Karla Bretz. A portion of her nomination text is in italics below.
"Madison went above & beyond a person's expectations. My husband had a stent done due to a heart attack. He was admitted due to the situation. Madison Suppes was leaving work and I was in the lobby crying. This young lady sat beside me and offered me tissues and asked if I needed company. Hutchinson Hospital needs to know what an asset they have in this young lady. She is in the Nursing program at HutchCC. I was treated with dignity & respect. I felt like an angel was with me as I waited, No questions, just sympathy from her heart got me through this terrible ordeal. Madison stayed with me an hour and a half. I would not have been able to have handled it without her. I know this young lady is spectacular, I wish her the best in each and everything she chooses for her career, I hope that if I myself was in medical need , Madison would be my chosen nurse for my care and needs. Her personality and her caring heart makes no obstacle too big, meeting her that day I felt I was not with a stranger."
Congratulations to both for going the extra mile for those in need.