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    • Little Boy Told He Could Never be a Police Officer

    By on December 22, 2018

    As Troopers, we have a tremendous amount of responsibility. Our public safety mission is ever changing and evolving and, without question, ever growing.

    But perhaps our greatest responsibility of all is being a role model to our young people—leading by example and reaching out to connect with our youth whenever possible to make a difference in their lives.

    Last weekend, Major Brian Polite was at a community event in South Jersey. While he was speaking with a little boy in attendance, Major Polite asked him if he wanted to be a police officer when he grows up.

    The little boy said yes, but then began to cry.

    When Major Polite asked him what was wrong, the young boy explained that his friends said that he would never become a police officer.

    Major Polite took this young man aside, put his arm around him and said, “Anyone who tells you that you can’t be whatever you want to be is not your friend. You can accomplish anything you set your mind to, because you come from a rich history of great people.”

    Major Polite later spoke with his mother and invited her and her son to come to State Police Headquarters for a tour of the base. We hope that she calls and takes him up on his offer. And if he doesn’t make it to HQ, we hope this young man takes those words of wisdom to heart and set his goals high.

    We hope he succeeds in whatever he sets his mind to—regardless of whether or not he decides to be a police officer—but if he does, we’d like him to consider applying to be a New Jersey State Trooper first!

    Source:  New Jersey State Trooper’s Page.

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