Aidans first encounter with the LEO, we all matter

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This reminds me of a story about Aidan in the Fall of 2007. One Saturday morning at about 7:00 A:M my back door burst open and the next thing I heard was "POLICE"! I bolted out of bed to find a local officer in my house holding the hand of Aidan.

Seems the four-year-old had decided to take himself to preschool and being Saturday the school was closed. He walked two blocks which included crossing a normally busy four-lane road, too find a locked door on the school. A neighbor to the school called police about him being at the school alone and only socks on his feet without shoes.

Between the time of the call and response, Aidan once again crossed a four-lane road and was heading back home. Seeing the patrol car stopping, Aidan bolted like lightening and took the officer on a two block run before being caught. The officer was not offended by the run,though he was still winded inside the back door. He requested an upper-lock be installed on the door in exchange of not filling out a report with Childrens Services which was promptly installed before lunch.

Aidan was asked how he crossed the street not once,but twice. He stated he crossed at the railroad tracks because cars slowed down at the tracks, he has never lacked on the intelligence levels and was given somewhat of a coming to Jesus talk with Mom.At the same time he was also talked to about not being afraid of police or running from them. A talk that should be given to any child old enough to walk. All turned out well for him that day, though we are all well aware this is not always the case.Talk to your children early and instead of a child believing law enforcement is a sign to run from, it is a sign to walk too and be safe. LEO matters and so so you! WE all matter.

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