Soon after, Officer Seiferheld and Humphries began meeting every Friday and formed an unlikely friendship and sweet partnership. They both look forward to seeing each other every week, and the Duluth police officer considers it the highlight of his week.

Humphries enjoyed accompanying his mentor on patrol and even took the wheel of Officer Seiferheld’s patrol car. The boy also helped the policeman keep his tools in good condition.

Agent Seiferheld enjoyed training Humphries as an associate and was touched by his conviction to become an investigator and police officer. What is surprising is that the friends and partners share the same police philosophy.

Humphries wants to “help people get better,” while Agent Seiferheld wants to “be kind and treat people the way you want to be treated.” Show them the respect they deserve.

With Officer Seifer as her mentor and companion, Tara is optimistic that her son will become an exemplary police officer. She especially praised the Duluth police for showing respect, kindness and love to little Humphries.

“I think it’s a relationship that can continue to grow, a partnership, that’s what a community should be,” Tara said.