Lake Wales Police Officer Replaces Stolen Bike For Local Fifth Grader by James Coulter When Officer Edward Palmer learned that a Lake Wales fifth-grade student had his bike stolen, he decided to help the young man by buying him a new bike to replace it. Community Liaison Officer Palmer was…
Lake Wales Police Officer Replaces Stolen Bike For Local Fifth Grader by James Coulter When Officer Edward Palmer learned that a Lake Wales fifth-grade student had his bike stolen, he decided to help the young man by buying him a new bike to replace it. Community Liaison Officer Palmer was…
by James Coulter
When Officer Edward Palmer learned that a Lake Wales fifth-grade student had his bike stolen, he decided to help the young man by buying him a new bike to replace it.
Community Liaison Officer Palmer was informed of the situation by Carolyn Wright, a mental health facilitator for Polk County Schools. She knew he was the right person to contact about the problem, as he had previously served as a school resource officer, and he had used his position to help countless students in need.
“I’ve seen him in action and knew he would have a solution,” she wrote on her Facebook page. “There are AMAZING Officers who service both the Polk County schools and the community. I wanted to be sure to highlight one of the finest…He has touched many lives with his kindness, honesty, and genuine heart for people.”