Officer Boatwright earned the honorary status for the day after he showed amazing courage, bravery and resilience during his fight against cancer.
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The 7-year-old battled a brain tumor and leukemia, and recently went through a bone marrow transplant.
"I'm going to be a police officer. I wanted to be one, and they invited me," said Boatwright.
When ABC13 reporter Steve Campion asked him why he wanted to be a cop, his answer was simple.
"Because I get to catch bad guys like the Joker," Boatwright replied.
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Trey Boatwright, the child's father, said the experience meant the world to his son.
"He loves police. He loves Batman, superheroes and firemen," Trey said.
The non-profit Stuff the Sleigh helped organize the event for Boatwright and his family.
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