A police officer reacted emotionally when he saw the department’s newest hire, and his response has captured hearts.

Raising children is the hardest but easily the most important and rewarding thing anyone can do. Parents are raising the next generation. How a child is raised and what mom and dad do will impact society for years to come. That’s a monumental responsibility.

Every parent hopes their child grows up to be an honest, caring, kind and respectful human being. If the child exhibits and displays those qualities, the mom and dad have done their job well. However, even while a parent can tell a child what to do and how to react, the parent’s actions will have a much more significant impact on their children. Actions mean so much more than words, especially when it comes to children.

A moving clip posted on social media shows a sweet interaction between a police officer and the unexpected person that his department hired. The clip starts with text informing viewers that the young woman in the car had secretly accepted a position with her father’s department.

The text mentions that the young woman’s father was called to “pin one of the new hires.” When the father opened the door, he obviously did not expect to see his daughter sitting in the vehicle. He immediately shut the door, unable to fully grasp that his daughter was following in his footsteps in some capacity.

Why did the young woman choose a career in law enforcement? Text in the video confirms that it was what she witnessed from her father. She saw “his passion and love for policing,” which “ignited” hers.

Once the young woman climbs out of the vehicle, she and her father share a loving embrace, with her father appearing to be on the verge of tears.

Children may not always listen to what Mom and Dad say, but they are always watching and will forever remember their actions.

Proverbs 22:6 “If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old he will not be turned away from it.”