Law Enforcement plays a critical role in American communities. Especially because the job of a police officer can encompass so many things. Most of the time, law and order is the first thing that comes to mind. However, law enforcement officers are often the first ones on scene of emergency situations. This means they perform rescues, talk people through traumatic events, and sometimes even deliver babies.
In Little Rock AK, police officers were driving behind an SUV when it stopped in the middle of the road. After turning on the police car emergency lights, three police officers approach the car.
The police car dashboard camera shows one officer approach the drivers side of the vehicle. After a few moments, another officer runs to the passenger side and pulls out a child in distress. He then performs the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge a piece of candy:
This family is so fortunate that the officer was there and knew what to do. This is one of those stories that emphasize how much police officers do in the communities they serve!
