Make-a-Wish Kid's Dream of Being a Cop Becomes Reality in Orlando

A young boy with end-stage kidney disease had his dream turn into reality on April 24 when the Orlando Police Department and the Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up to make him an honorary police officer for the day.

Four-year-old Stone Hicks, was given a special uniform, a badge, and a patrol car ride-along to make him feel like a true member of the force. The department also organized a special swearing-in ceremony for the young boy, where he took an oath to uphold the law and protect the community.

Stone even got the chance to solve a crime, involving a stolen dog named Rocky. Stone was able to find the dog and arrest the “suspect”, video showed.

He also crossed paths with characters from the show Paw Patrol, and got an award of recognition with a proclamation sent to him by Orlando’s Mayor Buddy Dyer. Credit: Orlando Police Department via Storyful

Video transcript

That.Therefore, hi.So nobody look at that.Now, come over here, Stone.Come over here.You gotta go this way.Come on, we're gonna go this way.Come with me.How are you doing the thank you one more and get all your stuff to go.Mhm.That was, isn't that awesome?Whoa You ready to start for anybody?Become a police officer?Yeah, you're gonna need something.Thank God the uniform.All right, we're gonna get you dressed here in a second.Ok?There's something else for you.No police officer is not complete without the patches.That awesome.Here you go, buddy.That's the SWAT team.That's the Orlando Police Department.You're now a member.This a bad bunny.Yeah.Here let's put it, let's put it on.Ok?About I'm just before you in, ok. Raise your hand up like this.There you go.Eye stone.You'll be a great police officer and I was Texas City of Orlando.Congratulations.You're a police officer.Yeah, I'm just looking for you and OK, raise your hand up like this.There you go.I Stone, you'll be a great police officer and I will protect the city of Orlando.Congratulations.You're a police officer.Good morning, Ellen Keys with OPD news with the breaking news update.We just got word of a bold dog napping that happened here in the city of Orlando in broad daylight.The whole thing was caught on camera.Let's take a look at this exclusive video.We just got into the newsroom.You can see the victim after she parks her SUV at Lake Eola.She gets out of the vehicle and is on her phone.A beloved dog, Rocky is in the back seat and watch as the suspect makes his way to the vehicle and within seconds he runs off with the dog.It appears he's had his eye on this dog for a long time.I was able to speak with the victim moments after this all happened.And as you can imagine, she is distraught.I was hugging on the phone.I got a phone call but I left the dog in the car.I didn't know someone was going to come steal the dog.Oh my God.His name is Rocky.Please help me find my dog.Please help me find my dog.Oh my God, sorry.Yes, your heart just breaks for that victim and check this out.There have been multiple sightings of the dognapper all over the city of Orlando.He's been spotted with rocking and another dog possibly stolen as well on the pedestrian bridge at Lake Eola.Cameras also called him a creative village and get this even at City Hall.So pretty bold.And police here tell me they really, really need help with this case.They're hoping someone can step in and catch the suspect and get Rocky back home where he belongs.Reporting live in Orlando Lynn Keyes OPD News.It's what I hear you.You own your stone.You saved him, you saved the day.So I don't know what I would have come without the officers.So what is it now?You ready to ride your police car?Let's go, don't you get a call?We need your assistance.Yes, we go.Let's go.Stone, don't you?We go, we gotta go, come on, dad, come on mom, we gotta go.Lunch is what you do.Me?Oh my goodness.We're gonna go this way.Don't follow me.We're gonna go this way.Oh look.Oh my goodness.I got a car ready for you.I'll be, we don't mind, right?Ok. That what?Yeah.Wow.Definitely it and simple.Ok, Jessica, have you seen a robot?Can you put that on c I's phone?Are you ready ready?Let's go.Let's go.What was a stone?I'm sorry.Did you hear us?He do, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry.Excuse me.Get your hands out.There we go.So you're on the list.Officer Stone coming.He was mad.No, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.ST money.So the up I'm so sorry.Help me look up him.Tell me, look of him.I look on that.Yes, sir.Yes, sir.Yes.No, it's pretty cool.There you go.So this is a scar.This is the B with the badges on.So awesome, you know.Right.Yeah.All right.So what did you do then?A 03 man.You're a big help today.Well, on behalf of T Smith, we have a few more things for you.The goodie bag there, a bear, one of two mugs or later when you know, drinking your coffee and relaxing.I got blanket in there for you.Uh, we have a couple other things for you.This is for a wallet.All right, with your badge and your ID.All right, we'll get back to you right there.Uh, your award of recognition that says presented to Officer Stone Hicks.All right, for outstanding service and continues work for the Orlando Police Department.You, all right, put that there and then we do have something special to read to you a little lengthy, but I don't know if you know who that guy is, but he's the mayor of Orlando honorable buddy Dyer Proclamation, City of Orlando office of the mayor.Whereas the municipal government in the city of Orlando's top priority is safety.Yeah, I'm gonna tell him be sure he follows his fee.Right.Let me skip to the good stuff.How's that?All right.Uh, officer, whereas Stone Hicks has joined the Orlando Police Department.Is already playing a key role in the department's efforts to serve the community.His bravery and passion, stone strengthens the city beautiful, makes it a better place to work and live.And on the first day of his job, the stone has saved puppies and rescued the Orlando City soccer jersey.How about that?Whereas Stone is a true hero of our Camino, grateful for his valor dedication to serving others.The city of Orlando will forever hold Stone in the highest esteem and recognize his incredible support of the Orlando Police Department.Day to this day, April 24th, 2024.Yes, sir.Did you know it took me about 15 years to get a brand new car but yeah, you deserve it.So signed honorable mayor buddy Dyer.That's for you and we approve dancing.Hi.Good job buddy.