2 cops that know the community they patrol.
Via WSVN:
Two South Florida police officers have been recognized for their random act of kindness: Both of them gave a free meal they received at Arby’s on Friday to a homeless man.
Rather than just enjoy the combo meals they got free of charge from the fast food restaurant as part of a one-day promotion, Coral Spring Police Officers Jonathan Greenleaf and Tyler Reik chose to pay it forward, earning them praise from their chief. “I just want to say thank you, guys, very much, for everything you do on a daily basis,” said Coral Springs Police Chief Tony Pustizzi as he shook Greenleaf’s hand.
The good Samaritans in uniform chose Robert, a homeless man in the area whom they know well, because he is always is respectful and nice to them and offers his help. To them, this was a no-brainer. “Arby’s offered free meals for any police officer, so we took that upon ourselves, instead of letting us eat, to help the less fortunate and to provide the meal that was given to us to Robert,” said Reik.
The officers figured Robert would appreciate the gesture. “When we first approached Robert, he actually was kind of caught off guard,” said Reik. “I mean, he was very thankful. We obviously gave him a ride down to Arby’s in the patrol car and got him out there, and … whatever he wanted from the menu, we went ahead and ordered for him.”