Police Officer’s Heartwarming Act of Kindness in Crown Heights

By COLlive reporter

An act of kindness shown by an officer of the New York Police Department (NYPD) at a kosher dairy restaurant in Crown Heights Wednesday has left witnesses very impressed.

According to a bystander, a female officer walked into the Chocolatte cafe on Kingston Avenue and Eastern Parkway on Wednesday. Alongside her was a woman who apparently is experiencing homelessness.

“The officer told the woman to buy whatever she wanted,” the person told COLlive.com. “She was able to get coffee, pastries and more food items. The woman was very grateful and kept adding more items to the counter.”

The officer, apparently, didn’t mind.

According to the person, the officer responded: “No problem, no problem.” The officer paid for everything the woman put on the counter, gave her the change, and helped put the items in a bag.

“Everyone in the store was impressed by the officer’s act of kindness,” he said, and added that it was a beautiful sight to see. He said that another customer bought a coffee for the officer as a gesture of appreciation.

“I wish there were more police officers who showed empathy and care for the less fortunate,” he added.

A representative of the 71st Precinct, which covers Crown Heights, confirmed the identity of the officer as Lisa Williams-Peter.

The precinct praised the officer’s actions, saying that she is a great example of the values and mission of the NYPD. “We are proud of her and all the officers who serve the community with dignity and respect,” they said.