Categories: Inspiration

“It’s the little things like this that go unnoticed”

 Twas the week before Christmas when this Facebook post first appeared:
TeDera Dwayne Graves II reviewed Byram, MS – Police Department — 5 star

December 17. 2017

This is an unusual post, but my 5 year old brother (wants to be a police officer) called Byram PD to tell them that the Grinch is stealing people’s Christmas and he didn’t want them to steal his. Instead of them ignoring the call, or being annoyed by, I’m sure another pointless phone call, they sent an officer out to our home to see him and speak with him. Officer Lauren Develle responded to the call and spoke with him for several minutes in regards to his phone call. It’s the little things like this that go unnoticed, especially in society today, with what police officers do. Thank you to Officer Develle and BPD for not only making my little brothers day but for showing him that being an officer isn’t just about stopping crime. Thank you for all that you do for the community; your hard work and dedication to the mission doesn’t go unnoticed.

Big brother Tedara posted these photos on his Facebook page:

As well as a delightful video here:

Gretchen Mullen

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