Medford teen sworn in as Suffolk detective for a day
Posted: Updated:A 16-year-old cancer patient from Medford was sworn in as detective for the day on Tuesday.
Sean Patrick Dixon is battling a rare form of bone cancer called osteosarcoma. He was first diagnosed two years ago. Doctors were forced to amputate one of his legs at the hip.
Still, he hopes to one day serve alongside the men and women in blue.
"To help people and stop some of the bad things that go on in the world like crimes and gangs," says Dixon.
Suffolk police gave the teen his badge during a swearing-in ceremony.
"You're going straight from civilian to detective, which is pretty impressive," says Suffolk Police Commissioner Tim Sini. "I went from prosecutor to commissioner, so I don't know who beat each other out there."
Dixon got some hands-on experience with tactical robots, interacting with the trained K-9 unit and learning to dust for fingerprints. It was capped off by a walk-out ceremony usually reserved for high-ranking officers when they retire.
Dixon said the day reinforced his dream to be on the force, which included receiving a proclamation from the commissioner.
"It's pretty awesome. I got to see some pretty great things," he said.
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Teen rescued from burning SUV, charged with DWI
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Police say Mercedes Ramos was driving drunk when she crashed into the back of a Mack truck on Sunrise Highway near Exit 53 this morning.
Police: Woodmere man charged in road rage incident
Police: Woodmere man charged in road rage incident
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Some students across Long Island are marking 19 years since the mass shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado with a walkout to demand action on gun control.
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Here are some fun things going on around Long Island this weekend.
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2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
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Dog Day Fridays for April 13
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This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
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Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
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