Officer Leonel Tejera became an officer with the Perth Amboy Police Department on Wednesday.
Tejera was inspired to join the force after Officer Ken Puccio saved his life nearly 30 years ago.
Puccio, now retired, performed CPR on Tejera as a 14-month-old infant.
Now Officer Tejera will wear Puccio's badge.
----------
* More New Jersey news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube