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.

“This is what I say on a daily basis: believe in God, stay safe, stay positive, be kind to other people, pray for kids with cancer, and don’t treat people badly,” the 12-year-old said. .

The DJ from Houston, Texas, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer at the age of 6 and has since undergone 13 surgeries. He always wanted to be a police officer.

DJ’s dream continues to come true as he is sworn in by different law enforcement agencies around the world. Currently, approximately 905 institutions have taken the oath.

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