Overview

• Officer Jonathan Cox spotted Dory Oliver pushing a lawn mower with one hand while balancing on a walker during a patrol with his K-9 partner Jax on one of the hottest days this summer.
• After completing a 12-hour shift, Cox returned on his own time and spent two days mowing grass, clearing gutters, and sprucing up Oliver’s overgrown yard.
• Oliver had reached out to multiple home-maintenance services without success, underscoring the challenges seniors face in finding reliable yard-care providers.
• The Wyandotte Police Department praised Cox and Jax in a Facebook post, highlighting their act as an example of compassionate, community-oriented policing.
• Following the public commendation, Cox has pledged to continue assisting Oliver with her yard work, reinforcing trust between officers and residents.