12-year-old boy with terminal brain cancer sworn in as honorary deputy chief

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) – A new member of the Birmingham Police Department was sworn in Friday afternoon.

Devarjay “DJ” Daniel was welcomed as an honorary deputy chief by officers from the Birmingham Police Department and 33 other law enforcement agencies.

“What I say every day is: believe in God, stay safe, stay positive, be kind to other people, pray for children who have cancer, and don’t be mean to people,” the 12-year-old said. .

DJ, from Houston, Texas, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at the age of six and has undergone thirteen surgeries since. He always wanted to become a police officer.

DJ’s dream continues to come true as he is sworn in by various law enforcement agencies around the world. Currently, he has been sworn in by approximately 905 agencies.