54 approaching suspect. Good afternoon, sir. >> How you doing? >> I'm doing all right. How you doing today? >> Just trying to get the job. >> Received a few complaints from the businesses around here that you've just been here all day hanging out in the car. >> Looks like you're casing the joint or something. in this board, sir. >> After receiving complaints about a man sitting in his car outside several businesses, an officer was sent to investigate what many believed was suspicious behavior. But within minutes, he realized this wasn't someone planning a crime. It was someone fighting to change his life. And one small act of kindness would make all the difference. >> I am using trying to use the phone the hot spot to get a job. Every time I try to get a job or wait for a phone call, I don't have phone service. So, I'm trying to do the best I can. This is the only place that allow me. Listen, sir. I'm not trying to >> fall on some hard times. >> Sir, this is so hard. Everybody comes by here and harasses me. I'm just trying to get a job. Sir, I just need a hot spot. I just need a couple more days to put these applications in just so I can hopefully get a job. I need to feed my family. I don't I got food in my car. I sit here all day. I'm not casing the place. I go inside. I don't know what to tell them. I try to buy what I can and I come back to the car. But every time I put this application in, somehow this hotspot is not even strong enough to allow me to hit send on the phone. >> Sir, I'm not casing the joint. I'm not doing nothing. Sir, I'm just trying to make an honest living. You understand? Sir, I've been trying. Every other cop came by here harassing me. I had to leave and leave and I can't I can't GET ON MY FEET WITHOUT THIS. >> PLEASE, PLEASE. >> You're doing all the right things. You know, it's it's >> What did I say? >> Instead of ending the encounter with a warning, the officer takes time to encourage him. He reminds the man that finding a job can be a full-time job in itself and that persistence often matters just as much as opportunity. >> The harder you work, the luckier you get, right? You know, and right now, and most people don't realize this, finding a job is a full-time job. And that is your full-time job right now. And you're doing it. And you know, you have some difficult circumstances. Seems like you haven't been dealt the best hand right now, but you're not giving up. You're showing up. And there's a lot to be said for that. You should be proud of yourself, okay? Because if you drop out of the fight, you're not going to get a job. If you keep chipping away, you will. You know, it's a system of numbers. It's simple. You know, the the more applications you send out, the more likelihood it is that you're you're going to get a job. So, don't be frustrated at yourself. You're doing everything you can. And and honestly, you're doing it the right way. You're not out begging for money. You're not harassing people. You're not stealing. Just like you said, you're just sitting here trying to get your application in. You don't have a phone that's working. So, you're doing what you can to survive. I got respect for that. >> I'm not upset at that. And I'm not here to harass you. I'm not here to give you a tough time. I'll tell you what I can do. >> Why don't you use the hot spot on my phone? >> I've got some paperwork. I can go in that coffee shop right there and do it. >> I was going to go back to the station and do it, but I think you need this a lot more than I need to go back to the station. >> All right. >> Do that for me. >> Tell you what, let's just make sure you can get my my hotspot on your phone. >> All right. It's JRS167. >> Okay. >> Password's the same thing. All lowercase. >> Seven. Right. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> So, here. Keep this in the car with you cuz I know you know the hot spot works best when the phone's right next to it. >> But you going to let me keep your phone? >> I don't think you're going to run off with it. I trust you. You're a good guy. you're trying to get a job. You're doing the right things. I'm going to do the right thing, too. So, I'll be right in there. If you need anything, no one's going to harass you. No one's going to bother you. I'll let them know it's okay. I'll be here till everything's sent in that you need. >> I'll come back and get my phone. How long you think you need? >> 10 15 minutes. >> Take 20. I'll see you in 20 minutes. Okay. >> All right. Thank you. Thank you again. Thank you so much, officer. Thank you. >> Absolutely. Let's get these applications in and get you a job. How's that sound? >> Listen, thank you again. Thank you. >> Absolutely, sir. God bless you. I'll see you in a little bit. Okay. >> Yes, sir. >> Oh, God. >> Just minutes later, the decision pays off. Several applications are submitted successfully, and one of them results in an interview almost immediately. A reminder that sometimes the smallest acts of kindness can create life-changing opportunities. >> How we looking? >> Oh, sir, I just put in like five or six application. Matter of fact, >> look look look look look. >> You got an interview on Monday. >> Yes. Monday. >> See, listen. >> What' I tell you? >> Listen. Thank you so much, sir. Listen, listen, man. Listen. You're a blessing in disguise, man. I don't know where you came from. Listen, >> you're being harassed. >> The most important thing right now, you got to get your game face on. You got to get this job on Monday. >> You're a godsend, man. Listen, thank you. Thank you so much, sir. I don't know who you are, how you was raised, but listen, we need more people like her. >> Thank you for everything you're doing, sir. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. >> Thank you for being honest, upstanding individual. You're doing the right thing. It's going to come around for you. I promise. >> Listen, thank you so much, officer. >> Good luck on Monday. God bless you. >> God bless, man. Thank you again. You're a godsend. >> You got this. >> Thank you, sir. Thank you. Thank you. By the end of the encounter, no arrests had been made and no citations were issued. Instead, what began as a call about suspicious activity became a story about compassion, perseverance, and second chances. For one struggling father, a simple gesture from a police officer helped open the door to a fresh start and a reminder that sometimes helping someone can be just as important as enforcing the