When the deputy arrived at the home in Riverview, he quickly realized it wasn't an emergency call when the boy's mother explained what might have happened.
Just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday, a deputy responded to a call from a young boy who dialed 911 not because of an emergency – he simply wanted to hug a deputy.
Footage from a security camera and the deputy's body camera shows the moment the boy comes out the door, admitting to calling 911 for a hug and proudly explaining he knew how to contact law enforcement.deputy responded to a call from a young boy who dialed 911 not because of an emergency, but because he wanted to hug a deputy. The deputy shared a hug, and took a moment to teach the importance of the emergency line.
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