“A few boys were playing basketball in my driveway. A police officer pulled up and asked if he could join.”
The officer is Sergeant Bill Butterworth.
(Ty: MS)
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That is in my opinion very kind. The kids must have felt so special. Sergeant, thank you & stay safe!
I think it’s so nice to keep up the image in the children’s eyes of police as nice people which they really are.
He should be out catching the burglars instead of shooting hoops!!
I think this is great. The only time my kid hears about cops is when I am driving and say watch out there is a cop. Kids were also once in my car when I got pulled over at a speed trap coming of a highway in a small town is South Jersey. It was a cordial experience, but kids sensed I wasn’t happy.
My five year old actually asked me if Police are good. I told him they are, but the positive interaction these kids had with this police officer, would go farther than anything I could tell my children
This is what my tax $$$ are going for???
@Tax Payer: There is nothing wrong with police building relationships with those whom they protect! This is an important part of his job, just as is catching criminals. Besides, who said this was during his shift?
In response to the comment submitted by “Taxpayer”:
And I humbly submit that instead of shooting your mouth off you should be open to the idea of catching flies with it.
Why can’t people such as your ilk just like a nice news item go by, untouched, unsullied by your negative rhetoric?
Good Day.
This is so heartwarming to see the kids shoot a few hoops with a cop – such interaction is healthy, fun, and a good experience. So please don’t go negative, and worry about your tax $$$ – sometimes you have to chill together to build a community.
I think that is great. I think that is perfect I know Sgt Butterworth for sometime and though he can be (moderated)sometimes he is quite knowlegdable to the town and the demographics.
Nothing wrong with a cop enjoying himself while on the job!! My son would love to have him a game. Can I give u my address? Go Butterworth Go!!
Awesome! How much of a point lead did the boys give the sarge?
Nice. This is the way it is done.
nice job!!!! sergeant butterworth the kids must have felt like a million $$$ I salute to sergeants like you keep it up
thank you