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Eastchester police welcome young boy chasing officer dream

Thirteen-year-old DJ dreams of becoming a police officer and has made it his mission to be sworn in by departments across the country.

News 12 Staff

Aug 26, 2025, 7:28 AM

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A young boy battling terminal cancer spent the day with police officers in Eastchester.

Thirteen-year-old DJ dreams of becoming a police officer and has made it his mission to be sworn in by departments across the country.

On Monday, Eastchester police added him to their ranks.

DJ was officially sworn in and given his own shield number.

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