Like many 6-year-olds, Tess Hinojos loves to dress up and play pretend.
One of her favorite costumes is a police officer. The other day, as she and her mom Hilary were on a walk, an actual Westport Police Department cop drove by.
Tess waved. He waved back, and kept driving.
A few minutes later, he pulled up next to the pair. Officer Shawn Booth stepped out of his car, and handed Tess and her brother Julian “official Junior Westport Officer” badges.
Junior Westport Police Officer Tess Hinojos.
“Tess couldn’t have been more thrilled,” Hillary says.
“We are so fortunate to live in a town with such an exceptional and kind police force. Thanks for making her day, Officer Booth!”
(To nominate an Unsung Hero, email dwoog@optonline.net)