Many of the dedicated men and women who put their lives on the line as police officers claim that most of their time is spent trying to build relationships with their community instead of using their guns. Just take a look at this cop's dance-off with a teenager and this officer's small yet significant gesture, and you'll know it's true.
Rookie officer Ian Carl stands by that idea. In less than a year as an officer, he has seen many horrifying things, but doesn't let that get in the way of his duty towards others.
Early last month, he was called to a Walmart to investigate a shoplifting claim. A woman had paid for her groceries, but not the kid's winter clothes she had stuffed in her diaper bag, which she said she couldn't afford.
The officer credits the woman's 5-year-old daughter for what happened next. After talking to the little girl, Ian says that he "couldn't help" himself but to pay the remaining $100 for the clothes himself.
He tells KOLO8, "She was really shocked. She cried a little bit. Her daughter was very confused, wasn't quite sure what was going on, but she was very appreciative and thankful, which made it all easier."
The mother will still have to answer for the misdemeanor, but she's very appreciative of the officer's good deed.
The compassionate act went viral after a Walmart employee who witnessed the event posted about it on Facebook. Even his family wasn't aware of his generosity until they saw it shared on social media!
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