GASTONIA, N.C. — Gastonia Police made some time for one community member on Saturday afternoon.
It was Rylen’s 3rd birthday. His mother had called the Gastonia Police Department’s non-emergency line and asked if there was a patrol unit nearby who would have time to drive down their street so Rylen could see them.
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So Gastonia Police commanders asked for volunteers.
Several cars rolled down the street with sirens on to greet Rylen.
Eight police officers, two civilian crash investigators, a Gaston County Sheriff’s Deputy and K-9 Bo all showed up to wish Rylen a happy birthday.
“We think it’s community policing at its best,” said Gastonia Police spokesperson Bill McGinty.
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