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 he recently went through a bone marrow transplant.
"I'm going to be a police officer," he said. "I wanted to be one, and they invited me."
So why does he want to be a cop?
"Because I get to catch bad guys like the Joker," Boatwright said.
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Dad Trey Boatwright said the experience meant the world to his son.
"He loves police," he said. "He loves Batman, superheroes and firemen."
The non-profit Stuff the Sleigh helped organize the event for Boatwright and his family.
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