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When autistic boy called 911 over missing teddy bear, this N.J. police officer came to the rescue
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A boy with autism called 911 for help when his teddy bear went missing and then hung up.
"My teddy bear fell down again. Don’t worry I’ll rescue you again. Goodbye again. See you again," 12-year-old Ryan Paul can be heard saying on the 911 call.
The department called back. Robert Paul realized what his son had done and explained there wasn't an emergency. But as part of Woodbridge Township Police Dept. policy, officers respond to the locations of hang-up calls.
Officer Khari Manzini arrived just a few minutes later and it turned out the rookie cop was well-equipped to handle the situation. He'd received specialized training from POAC Autism Services
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Boy with autism calls 911 after his teddy bear goes missing in New Jersey
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A boy with autism called 911 for help when his teddy bear went missing and then hung up.
"My teddy bear fell down again. Don’t worry I’ll rescue you again. Goodbye again. See you again," 12-year-old Ryan Paul can be heard saying on the 911 call.
The department called back. Robert Paul realized what his son had done and explained there wasn't an emergency. But as part of Woodbridge Township Police Dept. policy, officers respond to the locations of hang-up calls.
Officer Khari Manzini arrived just a few minutes later and it turned out the rookie cop was well-equipped to handle the situation. He'd received specialized training from POAC Autism Services
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Boy with autism calls 911 after his teddy bear goes missing in New Jersey
