In an emergency it is usually the police who are the first to arrive at the scene, they are also often the last to leave, spending hours ensuring the public are safe and that the situation is under control.
This was the case in May when a major operation took place in Jubilee Pocket causing police officers to be on patrol for long periods of time.
Two young boys witnessed these tough conditions and demonstrated empathy for the officers on duty by bringing them each a bar of chocolate.
Year 5 student Kodi Micallef from Cannonvale State High School and his friend Jasper Fox approached the officers and handed over the goods.
“They were just having a hard time catching the bad guy and we thought maybe they wanted something sweet to eat,” said Kodi.
A few weeks later, Whitsunday Police thanked Kodi in person by attending a whole-school assembly and presenting him with a certificate of appreciation, as well as meeting with Jasper at Proserpine State High School to do the same.
Senior Constable, Tony Parkinson, said that chatting with children is always a nice part of their day, especially due to the serious nature involved with other parts of their job.
“It’s really good to have the kids acknowledge us and talk to us,” he said.
“We are the people you run to - if you’re in trouble you come and see us.
“We’re here to help you and that’s the biggest message we want to get across – we want kids to approach us and talk to us and we will always stop for a chat to them.”
Caption: Constable Mohamad Saleh (left) and Senior Constable Tony Parkinson (right) presenting Kodi Micallef with his certificate
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