Chandler Police Officer Little’s hug for a suicidal man has captivated YouTube audiences and has made national headlines.
According to Chandler Detective Seth Tyler, “In the early evening of Thursday, March 28, 2019, a 26-year-old male climbed the protective railing of a pedestrian bridge that spans the Price Freeway with the intent to jump. Officer Little arrived at the bridge and, after developing a rapport with the male, Officer Little was able to convince him to climb off the railing and back to the safety of the bridge.
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Officer Little’s body worn camera captured their interaction and the life-saving hug.
Tyler says that while the incident was “extraordinary, the compassion Officer Little showed is a common occurrence with the men & women of the Chandler Police Department.”