New Police Officer Raised By Deaf Parents

CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest on the newest member of the NYPD and how he plans to help bridge the gap between police and the deaf community.

[@longislandny696]

I know his parents are proud of him.He’s not even my son & I’m proud of him👏🏾

[@jacquelinepayne4737]

Most people don’t know that deaf 🧏‍♂️ people have a wicked sense of humor 😉. I experienced it first hand while learning ASL.

[@mimistans7715]

I am proud of him too!

[@detmstr341]

I give him a kudos. This was a big achievement.

[@Mr.L9]

@@jacquelinepayne4737 pretty much 😂

[@melaniezirixa1239]

Same.

[@Mr.L9]

As deaf person, that’s pretty cool to see coda police. I never seen like that before

[@carriebaker5161]

I know very basic ASL. The alphabet and about 50 words. Knowing just that, I've been able to help several people. We drove past a family trying to tell a security guard they were deaf and please look at them when talking to them. The guard kept turning away. I had my brother stop and go back. Our school district taught all students the ASL Alphabet as we took in all the hearing impaired students from half our state.

[@Mr.L9]

@@carriebaker5161 yea, it’s best for all schools to teach people to learn Asl. It’s more easier to communicate in businesses or trips as well.

[@VIKTOR-ck3dx]

@@carriebaker5161 👍 for your help ! Asl should be learnd in every school starting at youg age . So we can help , understand and who know need it some day to express ourself. GREAT 👍👍👍👍 for your school district!

[@taztaz79]

@thenewmiLONNIEum grow up. We dont like racists. Everything is not about the color of the skin.. we are all the same race

[@RioMuc]

@@Mr.L9 I was once reception manager in a hotel and had two young guests from abroad who were deaf. I told them, if they need something they should call me and tap on the mouthpiece with a pen so that I could come up to their room and help them. But I have a question: in case of emergency, how do you communicate with 911? Is there a special device you can use?

[@2013lovemy]

His story about the parent teacher conference 🤣

[@rainsrapidly]

Lolllll

[@tiggerlady2352]

I’m so proud of him and his parents! I’m Deaf. I hope he could help the Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to communicate with ASL like the police don’t know ASL then call him to meet and to communicate. I hope he becomes successful. Congratulations! 🤟🏻

[@VIKTOR-ck3dx]

It should be learnd in school from young age ! Also first aid and cpr !

[@tiggerlady2352]

@@VIKTOR-ck3dx his parents are Deaf. He’s CODA.

[@VIKTOR-ck3dx]

@@tiggerlady2352 I know , i thaught it was clear i meant generally (asl - first aid - cpr) in every school , for every student at young age 👍 🤟 👌

[@tiggerlady2352]

@@VIKTOR-ck3dx gotcha! 😊👍🏻

[@melaniezirixa1239]

@@VIKTOR-ck3dx many daycares are starting to use sign language to communicate with baby's and toddlers that don't talk yet. The reason is because scientist have found that it is one of the easiest and fastest languages for babies and toddlers to learn. Especially when doing signs like more, eat, drink, and bathroom.

[@LoveAlways1002]

Wow, 1 of 10 🤯 🤣 at him signing to his mom that he was doing well in the class when he really wasn't 🤣🤣

[@debido2u]

This young man signs beautifully. He isn’t in my family but, I could not be more proud. He will go far. 🥰🤗✌🏻❤️

[@melaniezirixa1239]

Agreed.

[@stacyholmes9552]

Such passion during your anthem. I'm all misty and sniffy..lol That was beautiful.

[@Jellbells23]

I promise ASL is the most rewarding thing to learn, the look on the faces of those who are deaf when they realize you’ve taken the time to learn to talk to them. It’s sincerely one of the greatest things I’ve ever experienced.

[@Jellbells23]

@thenewmiLONNIEum Why do people like you insist on pushing your political agenda on posts that have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. You aren’t helping black people by doing that, I specifically work with black veterans for social justice and help by translating asl for those who have lost hearing in war. What are you doing besides typing?

[@fireskycam9889]

Hopefully he will be a good cop as he has grown up in an environment where he had to understand people with limitations and differences.

[@JustShayShay]

Proud of him and I looovvveeee his accents.

[@sierrat5484]

@Anja Marie he has a ny/east coast accent. Different regions in North America have different accents. I have a Midwestern accent lol. Or the person that commented could be from another part of the world. If so, Americans still have different accents than other people around the world 🗺

[@karynmitchell2509]

@@sierrat5484 True. I speak with a Texas Drawl. I try to hide it but it keep coming out.

[@KingofgraceSARA]

@Anja Marie Dialect* maybe that person meant.

[@dennisdawson9896]

So many deaf people are ignored or misunderstood and end up detained and confused with now way to communicate to officers. This is so wonderful. Koda’s have a special insight that can comfort deaf people and teach the hearing. I love this kind of news.

[@jdantigua1999]

This is the America that I know and love. May God bless this officer and his family.

[@madmike8525]

I love watching these videos. Just shows what America really is: diverse people working together no matter differences or handicaps they may have.

[@18scandal04]

Not only his parents, all of the deaf people will cheers to his success. Keep inspiring people!

[@dethcreeper69]

I hope that young man goes far in life. Keeping the communication barriers open. A proud moment indeed

[@bestamerica]

' honor and salute to police office with good ASL interpreter

[@raymondrodriguez8859]

Here's a brave man with an even bigger heart! I can see his love for his mom and dad and his deep devotion for them. Kudos to you.. Americans all over are proud of you!

[@pattymayocakes]

Ok, are these people on the stage super tall or are all the new cops jist SUPER short? 😀 edit: a google search reveals Bill De Blasio is 6'5" so probably super tall

[@anamarier4791]

Lol right!?

[@JB-vy9xr]

Lol.. I thought the same!!

[@sabin97]

i was thinking the same.....

[@mojoe3012]

Years ago you had to be tall and strong to apply to be a Cop . Short groups felt discriminated against so height requirements were changed.

[@steppy3736]

I thought the same thing.

[@Dem0nD0ll]

The actress who played Abby on NCIS is also a hearing child of deaf parents 😊

[@lauradonaldson3269]

I didn't know that you

[@toniwoods3985]

It’s about time that they’re showing more concerned for the deaf culture. I’m a child whose parents are deaf. This is very exciting to see.

[@noelic2755]

Great job mom and dad😩 he's so great

[@M0onie2u]

My mom worked with deaf children my whole young life. My brothers and I learned and used sign language early didn't realize everybody didnt know how to sign until we were old enough to really understand. I didn't know how much of a blessing my mom making us learn would be in my life I've gotten jobs crazy tips as a teen and young adult etc. I agree with the officer everyone should know at least the basics and if you're someone like me who loves to help others it makes you feel amazing when you can step in and help communication happening anywhere. I've helped at lot over the years at registers and resturants. Bless this young man and all the officers that protect and serve.

[@VIKTOR-ck3dx]

@Charlene Harris , it should be learned ath school from young age ( also first aid and cpr) . And a exam to get your drivers licence . Respect for your mother and you , you are well raised ! 👍🤘🏼

[@AlphineWolf]

@@VIKTOR-ck3dx even if they do learn it, they may not retain it due to lack of use. 1st responders on the other hand need to learn how to sign

[@zoehicks880]

I completely agree and I hope more people pick up some ASL! There’s a whole part of the population that can’t communicate with the rest of us because we refuse to put in the time to learn a few basic signs. It makes me sad to think about

[@elisecooper1942]

Not all Hero's wear a cape. Great example to everyone.

[@jnieswartz4878]

Why are they so tall compared to the new recruits

[@jaredbasic5743]

I thought the same thing. The commissioner looked like he was 6'8". The podium is literally 1/2 of his size.

[@amapparatistkwabena]

I'm sitting here in 2021 wondering the same thing, lol.

[@jnieswartz4878]

@@verreal no they were on a flat stage

[@anamarier4791]

LOL

[@mojoe3012]

Some groups of people are short. Look around

[@callenae]

Hes really going to make a big difference in his local community , wonderful!

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

Life is full of fabulous moments. I shall remember this for my entire life.

[@brendapowers5684]

awesome coda way to go! so glad our world and careers are giving deaf same opportunity as well as using asl i feel graduates should have to know basic conversation to graduate high school

[@mayumitakeda6712]

I saw him at SweetGreen. While I was there, Captain kicked my leg, and I had to call 911. However, I was happy to see someone who was fluent in sign language. It turns out that no report was issued.

[@lynnecarnivale5085]

🤟🏽 this story! May God bless all the graduates with everything they need to be happy and healthy! Peace, Lynne 🍃💜🍃

[@Tricia1869]

Godspeed to you sir. 🙏🏼

[@isaiah4600]

Y’all peeped the mini story about that lying teacher? Keep eyes on your babies and an extra ear for what they tell you.

[@trenae77]

I laughed out loud at that one!! THAT'S A MOM!!! She doesn't have to hear the words, she knows when her baby's tryin' to pull one over her! No wonder this boy grew up right!

[@cassgray9340]

Beautiful ☺️❤️ God bless him and his proud family - thank you for your service, sir! This is wonderful :-)

[@tonjahoward9583]

This is so Great! 👮🏾‍♂️ I'm so very proud of you. We need more people like you out there.

[@flipflopmcgurt3403]

That’s my boy, Angel ...

[@AusticHardOfHearingSinger]

Awssome. Thank you to those newer officers for looking out for those of us who have hearing loss.

[@sheriefleming8117]

Congratulations. This is your time to provide service for those who have been under or not serve at all. Be safe out there.

[@steppy3736]

I'm very proud of him too!

[@jayborn3468]

At least he has a legitimate excuse when someone screams he had enough

[@kiajames7737]

He’s mommy’s twin! I know they’re so proud

[@villain5873]

May GOD bless and watch over all of them.

[@sharonstarck1100]

wow! super proud of this human...

[@nunyabiznez6381]

My aunt and uncle were deaf. They had 12 kids together. The first three learned spoken language from the extended family. The younger 9 learned from their old siblings. Meanwhile in my town in another part of that state, the two children of a deaf couple were taken away because they were not deaf and the authorities thought it was inappropriate for deaf parents to raise children that were not deaf. The justification used was that and the belief that leaving them in that home environment would constitute child abuse. The case went through the courts and the parents never got their kids back. I lost track of the family when we moved from that town. That was 50 years ago.

[@sunshinejammer3547]

Absolutely Awesome!

[@poo2764]

Good luck young man in your new career!

[@Seb4041]

I translate too for my dad, still to this day 20 years later after moving to Canada

[@rubenescobar6461]

Amen to this brother

[@theophilusredd3742]

So beautiful to watch these type of videos

[@ArghRawrWhoa]

God bless them

[@pantythief65000]

A very valuable asset.

[@cathywithalittleinspiratio7677]

God bless him and keep him safe!

[@ChandaMijaAuthentic]

May Familia be blessed to be in the right place and right time always.

[@webworldfly]

Wow. That's impressive.

[@havefaithbebless5661]

CONGRATS MANY BLESSINGS FOR YOU ALL

[@DeidreyFrancois]

This just makes me happy

[@yousrich46]

I think sign language should be taught on school, even if it’s just 1-2 hours a week. 206.000 people who need to communicate via signing in NY is a big number

[@danbradley1943]

*both hands up flipping back and forth* ( clapping)

[@ahah11ful]

That's a plus. He is a magic benefit

[@dominiqfreeman9312]

Dude! Congratulations! You've got this.

[@shellybradbury6632]

Makes my heart happy ❤

[@shannoncarmody3805]

Awesome! Thank you for your service! ASL is 😎

[@JRock-vf4fw]

Outstanding Officer!! I am one of your brothers in Blue. I am also hard of hearing.

[@VIKTOR-ck3dx]

Stay safe and thanks for your service !

[@cassandracousineau1945]

This is amazing!! I love this!!

[@kimberlybahrs7165]

Beautiful

[@Wheelstar72]

All emergency personnel should learn sign language I’m hearing impaired it would b reassuring in your time of need to know u can communicate

[@VIKTOR-ck3dx]

Should be learnd ath school from young age ( also first aid and cpr) . And a exam to get your drivers licence.

[@carriebaker5161]

The school district I grew up in taught all students basic ASL as we had hearing impaired and deaf students from middle school on.

[@MRSANN2010]

This makes my heart happy🤩

[@oliviaham6054]

Wonderful!

[@JC-mo5nf]

Great job!

[@jujutu5084]

Awesome 👏🏾 🙌🏾

[@dlbutler0113]

Excited!!! I have quite of few fam in the deaf community

[@roadforrunner]

SOO GOOD!

[@yvonnegrant2399]

Awesome!❤️

[@sharonc8138]

You are a grand asset to the police force!!!! Just like an interpreter for foreign languages!!! ASL should be taught as a foreign language in school and made signs universal! If this was done you could speak in any language in any country. It could be the real Universal language!!!!!!

[@marleenninaka1303]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lorenaloaiza8610]

What a amazing police officer great job

[@FashionistaGal2014]

Amen 🙏🏾♥️

[@renezapata1847]

This a Best story.. 👌👌🏽👌🏽👌👌👌😀

[@amandakurtz7732]

Awesome! Update us ! How is he doing ??

[@queti1828]

That's awesome!

[@shannonclark67]

This is awesome

[@viviandowning9923]

EXCELLENT! Awesome ♥️

[@johnsanjuan9364]

Love ❤️!

[@sjontellegrimes]

am deaf and good to be around alot deaf people . and cool to see all deaf person

[@chrishelleward9133]

That’s awesome

[@vikingcalibur3009]

I am proud of him. I grew up coda. My first language is actually ASL not English.

[@weatherthestorm]

Signing is a language, which they do take it as a collage course.

[@AyeItsGabo]

Any update on how he has been handling being a cop

[@melessasalazar2360]

Beautiful ☺️

[@sabin97]

new york is full of people from all over the world. it's a good move to have cops that can speak a plethora of languages.

[@michellecollins4301]

That is so beautiful 😍

[@jennakarpe2783]

I love this

[@noreeneewillson9521]

❤ AWESOME

[@2011blueman]

There are over 36,000 police officer in the NYPD and only 10 can sign. Oof.

[@maryf3219]

But there are also tons of ASL interpreters in NY at the ready.

[@blakrain5156]

Good bro congratulations!!!

[@scottrjmatmsncom]

I fully believe that 911 needs text ability because of the deaf community

[@pennyp7382]

It's available where I live in southern California. I agree it should be everywhere.

[@jdstep97]

What a beautiful family. They have three handsome sons and the baby girl. I always wished I had older brothers, instead of younger. I took an older cousin to be my older brother.

[@SassyQ87]

Awesome

[@AudioDynamixs]

This is dope!

[@dontcopymystyle4469]

This is super cool.

[@oeuf123456]

They look so small beside those big guys

[@mojoe3012]

Go to a construction site. 1/2 of the men there are not 5 feet tall

[@dumbassperze4767]

Proud day

[@Lesrocheschic]

This the America I 💕!