Police help troubled 14-year-old to become paramedic
Read full article: Police help troubled 14-year-old to become paramedicBut I know that underneath all that he really wanted to head in the right direction.”Justiniano said 14-year-old J.W. “So when I made contact with him, I really wanted from the bottom of my heart to help him out.”And that’s why Orlando PD’s Youth Liaisons exist. “I’m not looking for recognition or to be on the news, I just want to help, that’s all,” Justiniano said. I mean police officers, yes, do we chase after bad guys and take them to jail yes, yes but we do love reaching out to the community.”Justiniano said as the Outreach Officers got to know J.W., they discovered his passion to become a paramedic. “And we’re here to help you go down that road and make better decisions.”To find out more about the Orlando Police Department’s Youth Outreach program, email them: youthconnect@orlando.govCurrently, there are 23 OPD Youth Outreach Liaisons.