NYPD Officer Helps Out

This story posted by the NYPD is amazing.   This is the type of individual that we need in law enforcement. 

Jennifer Foster of Florence, AZ was visiting Times Square with her husband on Nov 14^th when they saw a shoeless man asking for change.  She wrote to the NYPD to tell them what she saw next. 

Her Letter:

“Right when I was about to approach, one of your officers came up behind him.  The officer said, “I have these size 12 boots for you, they are all-weather.  Let’s put them on and take care of you.”  The officer squatted down on the ground and proceeded to put socks and the new boots on this man.  The officer expected NOTHING in return and did not know that I was watching*.  I have been in law enforcement for 17 years.  I was never so impressed in my life.  I did not get the officer’s name.  It is important, I think, for all of us to remember the real reason we are in this line of work.  The reminder this officer gave to our profession in his presentation of human kindness has not been lost on myself or any of the Arizona law enforcement officials with whom this story has been shared.”

NYPD extended their thanks to the Fosters for their attention and appreciation, and especially to this officer who remains anonymous.

I would like to thank them for sharing this wonderful story.  And I would like to thank Jennifer Foster for catching it on film.  Her words capture beautifully how an act of kindness can inspire others to reexamine their own values.