Dearborn, MI – A Dearborn police officer is being praised for an act of kindness that caught the attention of Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and the community this week. The mayor shared the story Tuesday on Facebook, recognizing Officer Powers for his compassion and dedication to residents.
According to Mayor Hammoud, a resident visited the Dearborn Public Library around 5 p.m. and later discovered their car battery had died. Officer Powers, who was finishing his shift nearby, stopped to help. When all the jumper packs at the station were in use, he offered assistance and returned later in his personal car to check on the stranded driver.
The resident said Officer Powers insisted they sit in his car to stay warm until help arrived and even offered his sandwich and water. “He refused to leave until he was sure I would be ok,” the note read.
Mayor Hammoud said the officer’s actions highlight the compassion and professionalism of the Dearborn Police Department under Chief Issa Shahin’s leadership. “Their dedication to the community truly sets them apart,” the mayor added.
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