He saw the struggle and desperation in Eddie’s eyes and understood the broader, often unspoken challenges people faced. Hayes realized he had a decision to make that went beyond strictly enforcing the law. But he also questioned what this meant for his job.
The situation was starting to seem far more complex than Hayes had first anticipated. After considerable reflection and weighing his options, he decided to take the thief to the patrol car. As Hayes guided the young man towards the vehicle, the thief continued to plead earnestly.