Law enforcement is a challenging career, but it is a calling for those who choose it. That calling often transfers down through generations within families. Such is the case when a police department hires the daughter of a senior officer. But the real challenge was keeping a secret for months while the daughter was in training so she could surprise her dad on Father’s Day!
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In 2021, Alexandra secretly accepted a position with the same police department that her father worked for. The idea was for her to complete her training without his knowledge and surprise him. Police departments have a “pinning” ceremony where a new officer’s badge is pinned on them by a senior officer. Some departments make this a formal affair, with press, guests, and a complete award ceremony. Other departments keep it a low-key affair.
When it came time for Alexandra’s pinning, the department tapped her dad on Father’s Day. He had no clue who he was pinning and was unprepared to see his daughter step out of the vehicle for the impromptu ceremony. As the car door swings open, the senior officer steps forward. When he gets a glimpse, he steps back in disbelief as the recruit exits the vehicle. What happens next is all “Proud PaPa.” Even though he can barely believe what is happening, he radiates pride for his daughter.
This surprise ran pretty deep. According to follow-up comments, the police chief kept the daughter’s hire a secret because he is good friends with her father. They were able to conduct pre-hire screening, security, and background checks without tipping the surprised father off. His reaction and the resulting hug were worth the wait! Please share this hero daughter’s surprise.
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