Coral Springs officer reads his own children’s book to young visitors at local museum

A Coral Springs officer is taking public policing to new heights Former NFL contestant and Coral Springs Police Officer Andrae Kirk wrote a children s book titled Officer Friendly The book introduces children to a community-minded police officer Kirk read his book to children during family day at the Coral Springs Museum of Art giving kids an opportunity to engage with first responders Police officers we believe in them we want them to be their very best we want them to chase their dreams stated Kirk In addition to patrolling the streets Officer Kirk spends much of his time speaking in schools and mentoring youth