Getting older hasn't stop Tacy Hunter from volunteering at the Long Beach Police Department and working in the community she loves.
At 89 years old, Hunter is one of the most active seniors on the force. She does everything from checking on homes when people are on vacation to stepping in to help elderly victims of crime as a Senior Police Partner.
Her connection with the community starts with being a good citizen.
"I think it fills a need, we just need to help each other," she says. "If you know of things that you can do that can help others, do them."
Some days it's just a matter of checking in around town to say hi. "We just greet the people, talk with people," she says.
Although her work isn't the most dangerous or high profile, she takes each assignment as if it is. Hunter's work ethic is one of the most recognized in the program.
"There'll be times where she'll call in with a real medical issue and she'll apologize for not being able to come in, that's how concerned she is about the people she serves," Tom Leary says, the LBPD volunteer coordinator.
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This year, the Senior Police Program is celebrating its 20th year and so is Hunter. She's the only member of the program's first year still on the job.
"In my opinion she is a typical portrayal of what we are suppose to do which is taking care of seniors," Isidor Lopez said, one of Hunter's partners in the program.
Leary agreed adding that Hunter is really dedicated to helping people on a daily basis.
"If you ever have a problem, please call us maybe we can help you," Hunter says.
