Darrien, 7:

I wish to be a police chief

Seven-year-old Darrien was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder of the nervous system that affects the development and growth of nerve cell tissues. But that’s not stopping him from following his dream of becoming a police chief, just like his grandfather. When he asked the Make-A-Wish Foundation^® to help him, they called in professionals to help make his wish come true – the Smyrna, Georgia, Police Department.

In no time, Darrien was in uniform, out on patrol and fighting crime in Smyrna. Undercover officers posed as law breakers ready to put Darrien into action. Darrien ticketed a dangerous driver for running a stop sign. And when he slapped cuffs on a man for breaking into an abandoned building, the entire Smyrna traffic unit responded to his call for back up.

Darrien will always remember how happy he was protecting his family and friends. He is passionate about making society safer.