2 Las Vegas officers honored for 'selfless actions' after discovering 7 youngsters locked in closet

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Two Las Vegas officers had been honored for his or her “selfless actions” after discovering seven youngsters locked in a closet.

LVMPD Officers David Foster and Michael Ross responded to a report of suspect squatters however later discovered seven frightened youngsters locked in a closet, with the older siblings caring for the youthful ones.

The officers calmed the kids, performed music for the toddlers, and went to buy meals after the kids stated that they had not eaten in a while.

LVMPD Officers David Foster Michael Ross who had been honored for going above and past their duties after discovering seven youngsters locked in a closet (LVMPD)LVMPD Officers David Foster Michael Ross who had been honored for going above and past their duties after discovering seven youngsters locked in a closet (LVMPD)LVMPD Officers David Foster Michael Ross who had been honored for going above and past their duties after discovering seven youngsters locked in a closet (LVMPD)

The officers’ selfless actions that introduced consolation and reassurance to the group of kids going through heartbreaking circumstances embodied the values of LVMPD’s Good Ticket program, which honors LVMPD personnel who go above and past their sworn duties, LVMPD stated in a publish on X.

The officers had been honored on the Good Ticket displays hosted at Resorts World and each officers acquired complimentary lodging, eating, and leisure.