Cop Thinks Family Safe From Gas Leak, Then Mom Discovers He Stuck Around To Play Dolls With Her Kids

The police team in South Hill, Virginia prides itself on being seen as a group of reliable officers who strive to make sure the people in their community always feel comfortable calling them when they need help or have questions. One officer went above and beyond.

A photo of Police Officer C.B. Fleming recently went viral after he was spotted lying on the ground next to 2 small children. At that time, he was simply playing dolls with 2 kids who lived in the apartment complex he had been called out to for a suspected gas leak.

As one of several members of the emergency crew team, Officer Fleming responded to a call for help about the possible gas leak. This cop arrived on the scene to find several children from the apartment complex playing joyfully outside, completely unaware that a potentially dangerous situation might be in progress.

It turned out that the gas leak was not be a threat. However, instead of jumping into his cruiser and heading out, Officer Fleming decided to take some time to show the kids that they could trust their local police officers. He introduced himself to the kids and then proceeded to casually sprawl out next to them on the sidewalk where they were playing with various dolls and toys.

Adults and other kids watched with delight as the children’s expressions changed from ones of apprehension about interacting with an officer, to absolute delight at the genuine interest he took in them.

C.B. noted that during his early years on the force his department was frequently called out to that particular complex. He decided to make it his mission to show adults and children alike that he was there to serve and protect, and he wanted them to know that the police officers are people they can trust.

Lesha Roper-Boswell, one resident of the apartment complex, told that she snapped a few pictures of Officer Fleming spending some time with the kids. This woman has seen the attitude transformation in her baby neighbors toward police officers first hand. Small actions like C.B. taking time to play with the children have given residents a new trust in their police officers.

Source: CBS6, Apost