Gloucester Township Child Battling Cancer Sworn in as Police Officer

Gloucester Township, NJ -- A Gloucester Township 7-year-old who is battling cancer is now a member of the township’s police department.

Liam Lindsey was sworn in as an honorary member of the police department on Monday.

“The Gloucester Township Police Department wants to help fulfill his dreams of becoming a police officer,” police said prior to Lindsey’s swearing-in on Monday afternoon. “Immediately after the swearing in ceremony, this new officer will conduct motor vehicle stops, assist a police K-9, and ride with our Special Response Team (SWAT) in an armored rescue vehicle.”

Lindsey is battling acute leukemia, 6 ABC reports. He was diagnosed two years ago, and has been put through chemotherapy and spinal taps, along with other typical cancer treatments.

Lindsey said he always wanted to be a cop because it’s the “coolest job in the world” and he really enjoys helping people.

The attached image of Liam Lindsey with Gloucester Township Police Chief Harry Earle and Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer was posted on the Gloucester Township Police Department’s Facebook page.