No matter how good or the kindhearted you are, you are going to end up being judged now and then just because you are a part of a city where offenders dominate more than politicians. Independence, a city in Missouri, unlike its name, is not that independent of the transgressions and whatever happens here is kept within the boundaries of the city. The very first time this city’s news reached out to people was in August 2019. Let’s find out what was the news all about.

Missouri In August

In August 2019, a city of Missouri named Independence experienced heavy rainfall. One such day of August marked the beginning of something new and revolutionary that shifted the people’s attention from whatever the city was noted for.

Independence

Independence, generally known as “Queen City of the Trails” has a population of nearly 120,000. This city played an essential role in the early history of the latter-day Saint movement. Apart from that, this city holds up a glorious past related to the Civil Wars.

Crime Rate

Independence has one of the highest crime rates in America with 63 per one thousand residents. Living in a city like this is not that easy. One has to live with the fear. Though people are trying to change the scenario but deep down, they are still living with this fear.

Patrol

The city is always under the supervision of police officers. They are majorly seen patrolling the areas of Independence. The primary duty of the police department is “to protect life, individual liberty and the property of all people within the City of Independence; to develop and maintain a positive relationship with members of the community, and to foster a positive work environment for police employees.”

Joe Holt

With that motto, a police officer named Joe Holt was sent for the patrolling the nearby area when the sky showered the heavy drops of rain. Holt halted at the nearest Hy-Vee store so that he could grab something to eat. While he was waiting for his order to come, his eyes stuck on an old woman trying to cross the road.

An Old Lady

Joe saw an old lady struggling hard to find a shelter in the pouring rain. She was trying hard not to slip and was cautiously placing her footsteps. The police officer watching her from a distance could do nothing but hope for her safety.