There are many instances when a police officer knows he or she is needed — if there's a robbery, an injury, or a fight, a cop knows his or her intervention is necessary.
However, while most cops have the "protect" part down, some forget about the police force's duty to serve.
What I mean by serve is to truly be of help to your community. Take, for instance, this cop who danced with a lonely little girl, or this one who changed the life of a McDonald's employee.
The responsibility to be kind and serve each other belongs to all of us — not just to cops.
This story is emblematic of those principles. It's nearly impossible not to tear up when Asia Ford recounts her interaction with Lt. Aubrey Gregory.
Ford wasn't hurt. She wasn't in danger. She didn't need Lt. Gregory to fight off any bad guys. She didn't even ask for his help. Nonetheless, he was there to guide her through what was probably one of the most demanding moments in her life.
"As soon as I walked up to her, she immediately grabbed my hand," Gregory said. She referred to him in a Facebook post that went viral as his "angel."
This story isn't about a cop helping a woman, it's about a person recognizing that another person needed them in a crucial moment.
One viewer commented on the video, "All of a sudden, I feel like there is hope for mankind. Thank you."
So what did Lt. Aubrey Gregory do for Asia Ford?
Watch the video to find out and SHARE if this kind gesture has restored your faith in humanity.
