Met Police officer helps homeless family avoid separation

0 Comments Police officer Amy Greener spent eight hour trying to help the Lambeth family stay together (Image: Metropolitan Police) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Kindness, not handcuffs, is the best tool in policing, says a London officer. Amy Greener, 24, has been praised for her compassionate response to a vulnerable family in crisis, a case that highlights her belief in the power of empathy. The officer, who works in Lambeth, spent eight hours helping a mother and her eight-month-old baby who had been sleeping rough. Greener said: "She gave me a massive hug at the end and wasn’t letting go. It was a long shift but I felt I’d actually made a difference.