Retiring Police Chief Cries Hearing Wife On Final Sign-Off Call

A retiring police chief fought back tears of pride when his wife surprised him on his final sign-off call after 27 years of service. Scott Byrnes joined Redford Township Police Department, in Michigan, nearly three decades ago, before working his way up the ranks to Chief of Police. His wife Lisa works as a 911 dispatcher – a role often responsible for making the final call outs for retiring officers – which provided Scott’s family with the perfect opportunity for a send-off surprise. On April 12, at the township's police station, an unsuspecting Scott, 51, who had no idea about the surprise, sat down and was handed a radio for his final call. When he heard Lisa's voice on the other end of the transmission, he immediately teared up, with Lisa praising her husband's "devotion to this community" and "dedication to this police department." Lisa, 47, then went on to read out Scott's achievements, as their daughter, Michaela, captured her dad's emotional reaction on video. A proud Michaela later shared the video online, where it received over eight million views.
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Location: Redford, Michigan, USA
  • Date Acquired04-18-2024
  • Date Filmed04-12-2024
  • OrientationVertical
  • Footage TypeCell Phone
  • Rights TV & Digital, Commercial, Publishing

Retiring Police Chief Cries Hearing Wife On Final Sign-Off Call

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