In Lebanon, community policing took on a personal note when Officer Worrell of the local police department was spotlighted for his positive engagement with residents. The Lebanon Police Department shared a heartening testimonial from a community member on social media, praising Officer Worrell's interactions with their children and his willingness to connect with the community.
The social media post, as published by the Lebanon Police Department, recounts an encounter with Officer Worrell, whose "awesome" demeanor left a memorable impression on a local family. "We met officer (last name started with a W.)... D13 or squad 72 i think the door said. What an awesome guy! He was so nice to my kids, and answering their questions and just engaging. Thankful for all our officers in Wilco/lebanon!" the post read.
We received this message about Officer Worrell and wanted to share!
— Lebanon Police Department (@LebanonPD) August 8, 2025
“We met officer (last name started with a W.)... D13 or squad 72 i think the door said. What an awesome guy! He was so nice to my kids and answering their questions and just engaging. Thankful for all our… pic.twitter.com/W0JdpmPmKm
Encouraging a dialogue between law enforcement and the public, the Lebanon Police Department echoed the sentiments of gratitude, underscoring their dedication to fostering a sense of kinship between officers and the citizens they serve. They expressed appreciation for all officers like Worrell who show a profound commitment to building rapport with the younger members of the community. In their words: "We are grateful for Officer Worrell and all of our officers who take pride in connecting with our community, especially our youth."
Maintaining a theme of openness and approachability, the department's social media message extended a warm invitation to the public, reminding people that the officers patrolling their neighborhoods are not just authority figures, but individuals too. "If you see one of our officers, we encourage you to stop, say hello, and get to know the people behind the badge, they are just people too!" the post encouraged.
