Officer Andrew Spottswood recently took a report from a man whose wallet had been stolen. The stolen wallet contained the 75-year-old man’s identification, his bus pass, and his debit card. The man told Officer Spottswood he has no family or transportation. Officer Spottswood took him to DMV to get a replacement ID. When the clerk asked if he had the $13 replacement fee, the man did not and Officer Spottswood pulled out his wallet to pay. (In the end, the clerk waived the fee.)
Next, Officer Spottswood took the man to the bank to get a replacement bank card, so that he could access his money, and to the CATS Station, so that he could get a replacement bus pass.
Lastly, he took the man to get him some food because he was exhausted and hungry.
Officer Spottswood didn’t tell anyone about his kind gesture. CMPD only found out because the man called later and spoke to a supervisor.
Officer Spottswood was recognized this week with a CMPD Acts of Excellence award.
