Galls 911 Hero- Versailles

ABC 36 & Galls 911 Hero is police officer, Jordan Lyons

C1 3 dangers first responders face during this global pandemic are well- documented and should be...they are at greater risk because of the nature of their already dangerous jobs.

But the job still has to be done...coronavirus or not.

That's why our 911 heroes are more deserving than ever of recognition.

Here's abc 36's austin miller with our 911 hero.

Growing up as a kid in harrodsburg..

Jordan lyons would hear stories from his uncle about being a police officer.

Those stories helped serve as inspiration to serve the community in law enforcement.

Now jordan lyons heads into year 10 as an officer..

Nine here at the versailles police department.

Lyons says he loves serving in a small town like versailles..

And while he's had to respond to some of the worst situations..

He's been able to see some of the best.

Knowing that he can help or potentially save a life is what motivates him to serve in versailles.

After 10 years on duty..

The biggest thing he's learned from his early days as an officer is to not be gung-ho on the job..

And to instead develop strong relationships with the people of the community.

"when you develop a relationship with someone in the community and neighborhood, they feel comfortable coming to you and saying, 'hey i've got this going on in my neighborhood.

Can you help me out'?

They can come to you personally and feel comfortable.

That's the kind of relationships i'm talking about.

Treat people with respect.treat people with how you want to be treated.

Don't let this badge make your head bigger than what it is because people respect and giving people their due respect will take you a long way."

With folks having to stay at home during the coronavirus..

Lyons and other officers are finding other ways to keep that community relationship strong.

He says they're taking birthday requests from parents..

And are driving by homes with their sirens on and music playing to wish that kid a happy birthday.

Certianly a potential insperaction for the next law enforcement officer.

In versailles, austin miller, abc 36.

Thank you, austin and thanks to officer lyons and the versailles police department for their cooperation.

If you'd like to nominate someone to be a 911 hero... go to our website, wtvq.com and click on the 'community' tab.

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