A woman called the police to THANK them for stopping her for suspected drink driving - as it led to doctors discovering a brain tumour. Tamara Palmer was stopped by two officers in December last year after her vehicle hit "the curb multiple times and failed to maintain its lane".
Police footage, from dashboard and body-worn cameras, show senior police officer Raymond Schoonmaker and patrolman first class Bret Aton pulling her over.
Tamara, a teacher, from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, USA, didn't show signs of intoxication, but complained of vision problems and a headache. "I think something medical is going on with you and you really need to go to the hospital," officer Schoonmaker told Tamara.
A spokesman said: "The officers determined that Ms Palmer was possibly having a medical episode and requested an ambulance."
Once at the hospital, doctors found a large brain tumour and performed an emergency operation to remove it.
The operation was a success and Tamara was discharged from the hospital in a matter of days.
Tamara has now fully recovered and contacted the Mount Pleasant Police Department to let them know that the officers who pulled her over saved her life.
"Without their quick analysis of the situation, the outcome could have ended differently," police added.
It comes after an officer took time out of his day to comfort a sobbing man who was feeling overwhelmed with life.
The cop checked on the man after receiving a call about a car stopped by the side of the road, with the caller apparently concerned that something was wrong.
When he arrived, the upset man, who they referred to as Joe to protect his privacy, was sitting behind the wheel of his car in visible distress. The incident took place on a road in Macomb County, in the US state of Michigan.
In a video, a police officer can be heard asking what he can do to help and the man replies that he "could use a hug" before bursting into tears.
The police officer is more than happy to comply and gives the man a heartwarming hug.
The cops offer to get him someone to talk to, with the man explaining that he is "too stressed". They also offer to call the young man's mother, to which replies that he just did.
The officers and the man then talk about mental counselling. The cops then give the man some phone numbers he can call to talk to someone, and also offered to talk to him themselves if ever the young man needs it.
The man thanks the officers, who identify themselves as Jake and Fred, before the footage ends as the cops wish the young man a nice day and leave.
The moving images were obtained from the Macomb County Sheriff's Office after they were released on Sunday along with a statement saying: "'I have learned that there is more power in a good strong hug than in a thousand meaningful words' – Ann Hood.
"Please remember that we are all human. We all have good days, bad days, and days that we feel we might not make it through.
"But you can. Never be afraid to reach out and make that phone call to hear a helpful voice on the other end. Macomb County Crisis Centre can be reached 24/7 at 855-996-2264.
"We are proud to be the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office. This is who we are."
The Samaritans is available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org or head to the website to find your nearest branch. You matter.
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