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Chandler officers help elderly resident in need

What started as a call for service turned into an act of kindness when Chandler police officers noticed an elderly resident struggling to maintain her backyard. So, according to a news release, they decided to lend a hand.

Courtesy of Chandler Police

What started as a call for service turned into an act of kindness when Chandler police officers noticed an elderly resident struggling to maintain her backyard.

So, according to a news release, they decided to
lend a hand.

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