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.
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. 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.
"We deeply appreciate the genuine kindness shown by this young child. Our deputies are more than willing to share a hug and spread love to children in our community,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said."However, it's essential for everyone to remember that 911 is a lifeline for emergencies. "We are here to help, and we encourage parents and educators to teach children about the appropriate use of emergency services."KENS would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
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