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Mom Catches Cops Doing The ‘Best Thing I Have Seen In A Long Time’
Considering the level of animosity between certain segments of the black and law enforcement communities, stories highlighting more positive interactions are poised to capture the public’s interest. One such anecdote emerged recently from an Orange County, Fla., community in which two Sheriff’s deputies helped bridge the cultural divide – one kid at a time.
According to the mother of one of the children involved, the officers approached an ice cream truck in front of an Orlando apartment complex and bought several local children a frozen snack.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office shared the post on its Facebook page, attracting unanimous praise from those who responded.
“I wanted to share this,” the mother wrote upon uploading images of the encounter to Facebook, “because it’s the best thing I have seen in a long time.”
She shared her gratitude toward the officers involved in this kind act, going on to acknowledge the other small but meaningful ways officers contribute to her neighborhood.
“Also, I wanted to share my thanks to some of the deputies taking their time like this to talk to my children when they see them playing outside,” the mother continued. “It’s nice to know that my children already have a sense of safety because of that. It’s hard to get kids these days to understand that cops are out there to help not scare, regardless of what others say to demean their jobs, as my child puts it you are ‘putting the bad guys away so we can be safe.’”
Can interactions like this help restore the trust between blacks and police? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
This post originally appeared on Western Journalism – Equipping You With The Truth
Source: http://www.westernjournalism.com/mom-catches-cops-doing-the-best-thing-i-have-seen-in-a-long-time/
