Floyd Galloway to stand trial in murder of Danielle Stislicki - WDIV ClickOnDetroit

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 02:28 PM PDT

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - A judge ruled Tuesday that there's enough evidence to send Floyd Galloway to trial in the murder of Danielle Stislicki.

Stislicki's parents said they don't believe prosecutors need her remains to reach a guilty verdict in the case. They're happy with the judge's decision to send Galloway to trial.

It's been nearly three years since Stislicki went missing in December 2016. Family members and detectives spent years searching for clues and evidence that would lead to the discovery of her body or a conviction.

"There's overwhelming probable cause that defendant Floyd Galloway Jr. committed that crime," said Judge James Brady, of 47th District Court in Farmington Hills.

"It was satisfying," said Ann Stislicki, Danielle Stislicki's mother. "He looked at us. He looked at the witnesses that were up rather than cowardly looking down. But he did not look up or around when he left the courtroom."

Prosecutors pulled out phone records putting Galloway and Danielle Stislicki together the night she disappeared. They also had surveillance video showing Galloway near her home and evidence of a "how to pass a polygraph" search on Galloway's computer.

A handwriting expert and 45 exhibits were used to create probable cause that Galloway had a plan of murder.

"It is significant that there is a patch of carpet in the bedroom," prosecutor Jaimie Powell Horowitz said. "That patch, we know is removed, and beside it to the right of it and between the patch is Ms. Stislicki's DNA."

"Farmington Hills police -- the amount of evidence that they had gathered is phenomenal," said Rich Stislicki, Danielle Stislicki's father. "Very detail-oriented."

"This is a huge burden that (Galloway) had to bear, and I think he is hopeful that the right outcome will come," said William Mitchell, Galloway's attorney.

Questions remain about what happened to Danielle Stislicki and her body.

Ann Stislicki said she'll keep honoring her daughter and fighting for justice.

Sources told Local 4 the trial could start in months, or it could be up to a year. They said there's a lot more evidence to be introduced.

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911 call takers needed in Dothan - WTVY, Dothan

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 04:11 PM PDT

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) -- Retirements, promotions, and career changes have left some Dothan City Departments short-staffed and looking for qualified workers.

One of them is the Dothan Police Department.

They are looking to hire a few more people willing to help you in your scariest moments.

To start the process applicants need to be at least 19-years-old and have a high school diploma.

The six newest public safety call takers tell me it takes a lot more than that to make the cut

"We're the first first responders. We're the first people that you talk to when you're having the worst day of your life and we're responsible for getting you the help that you need," says public safety call taker Macey Starling.

Before ever picking up an emergency call alone there were weeks of training to earn certifications.

"Learning geography has been tough. Even though I'm from Dothan. I've lived here for 26 years and there are still streets that I've never been on…. I've never heard of," says Starling.

They also had to learn police and firefighter coded.

"That's probably one of the most hardest things to learn is how to speak to our police officers and our firefighters. What language are they speaking to us and how we can translate that information to be able to get help to the community as fast and as easily as we can," says public safety call taker Denise Sin.

While new to the field, these beginners know what it takes to be the voice behind the badge.

"It's a lot harder than I thought it would be. You really have to be able to multitask," says Johnny Powell.

"If something comes in you have to make sure you can prioritize it correctly and get everybody out where they need to be to help the community out," says Sin.

"I think temperament is big because you're handling distressful calls," says Melanie Cook.

It is high stress and sometimes chaotic.

"They're calling you for help. You've got to be able to put your emotions aside to do your job for them," says Raea Parker.

The most important part just can't be taught.

"Anybody can come in here and answer a telephone. Anyone can get a 911 call and give them scripted instructions but to be passionate and love this job it's going to take them further than anything," says Amy Elliot the Dothan Police assistant communications manager.

If you are interested in a position you must be willing to work flexible hours, pass a polygraph exam, and type at least 40 words a minute.

The public call taker job is a full-time position with benefits.

To apply visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/2546270/public-safety-calltaker/agency/dothan/apply

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