A Kentucky man with Down syndrome recently had the chance to experience his dream of becoming a police officer.
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — >> Click here to watch the news report
According to WLEX, the mayor of Campbellsville made Brannan Wheatley an officer for the day last Wednesday in honor of Wheatley's birthday.
Wheatley, who also received a proclamation from Gov. Matt Bevin, was sworn in as family, friends and officers looked on. He then went on patrol with Officer Andy Warren.
"He reminds us every day of what it's like to help people," Warren told WLEX.
>> Watch another report from WAVE here
Man With Down Syndrome Sworn In As Officer For The DayA young man with Down syndrome had his dreams come true - thanks to the Campbellsville Police Dept. http://bit.ly/2ac128D
Posted by WAVE 3 News on Tuesday, July 26, 2016
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