The boy in blue: Law enforcement initiates youth as honorary officer
DJ Daniel, joined by Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida, far left, Williamson County Sheriff Matt Lindemann, center left, Sheriff Deputy Jeff Combs, center right, and Interim Jarrell Police Chief Pacer Korn on the north side of the courthouse, Monday afternoon.
Members of the Williamson County Sheriff’s SWAT Team salute DJ as he makes his way to the courthouse.
DJ is sworn in by Sheriff Lindemann as an Honorary Deputy. The 13-year-old is an honorary officer for more than 1,350 different agencies across the country.
After becoming an Honorary Sheriff's Deputy, DJ gives Sheriff Lindemann a hug.
Before taking the oath with Chief Tchida, DJ rubs his head for good luck.
After being sworn in as an honorary officer, Chief Tchida presents DJ with a plaque with his Police ID and hugs him.
DJ high-fives County Judge Steven Snell after laughing at a joke.
Plaques from nine different law enforcement agencies for DJ decorate a table.
Photos by Nalani Nuylan
To the average pedestrian who may be having lunch on the Square Monday, May 19, the display may have been jarring, as a crowd of law enforcement personnel from across the region — with their lights flashing, K9 in position and SWAT teams ready — swarmed the north side of the Williamson County Courthouse Monday, May 19, for a good cause.
