UPDATED: OCPD Officer Receives Thank You Card After Good Deed

1.) What made you want to be a police officer?

I wanted to become a police officer because I wanted to help people and make a difference in people’s lives. I wanted to be the person someone turned to when they had no one else to turn to.

2.) What made you decide to help this young girl and her brother?

As far as helping [girl and brother], there was no real decision, my shift partner and I just acted. He took one part of the incident and I took care of the kids. It felt like the right thing to do, I felt like I was doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons and I did not think twice about it.

3.) How did you feel when you received this thank you card?

When I received the thank you card I had a lot of emotions. This little girl took the time out of her day, months after this incident to make a hand made thank you card. In a time where police are a hot topic in the media and vast majority of the stories are negative ones this girl showed her true character. This kind of appreciation is very humbling and its amazing what two simple words can mean to someone. It very quickly reminded my why I became a police officer. Knowing I made a positive impact in this little girls life there is no better feeling then that.