Honorary Sergeant Sammy Scully returns to SAPOL for second adventure-packed day

SA Police’s honorary recruit ‘Sergeant Sammy’ – terminally ill 8-year-old Sammy Scully – has been treated to another adventurous day in uniform. Watch how the day unfolded.

Eight-year-old terminally ill Sammy Scully has been back on the beat for another action-packed day, living his dying wish to become a police officer.

‘Sergeant Sammy’ dreams of working in the Dog Operations Unit were shattered after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in January last year.

The Angle Vale Primary School student last month said he wanted to be police officer because it was “just a great job and I like helping people”.

Breakfast radio station Mix 102.3 heard about Sammy’s story and quickly joined forces with South Australian Police to make his dream come true.

The highlight of Sergeant Sammy’s second day on duty was meeting new German Shepherd puppies at SAPOL’s Dog Operations Unit. Picture: SAPOL

Sam Scully and the Police Commissioner arrive via POLAIR to Adelaide Oval. Picture: Russell Millard

On May 14, the team put on a two-hour star-studded event, including a helicopter ride to Adelaide Oval, meeting police dogs, and hunting down three high-profile ‘crooks’ in Rundle Mall.

To wrap up the event, Police Commissioner Grant Stevens announced Sammy’s new well-earned title as ‘Sergeant Scully’ – an honorary member of the police force.

Impressed by high spirits and dedication on that day, Mr Stevens recalled Sgt Scully for an adventure filled shift – along with his sisters Abigail and Erin, and mum Alison Harrison.

Commissioner of Police Grant Stevens with Sergeant Sammy and sisters and Abigail and Erin Scully at Port River with the South Australia Police’s Water Operations Unit on Tuesday. Picture: SAPOL

Together, the crew toured SAPOL’s Water Operations Unit, sat on a police jet ski and cruised around in a special police boat.

“We have recalled Sgt Sammy for duty, and he has spent some time with our Water Operations police,” Mr Stevens said.

“He has been out patrolling the Port River and was lucky enough to see some dolphins which was spectacular.

“It was great to have Sgt Sammy back and we know it meant a lot to him and his family.”

Sergeant Sammy riding Police Horse General at SAPOL’s Mounted Operations Unit. Picture: SAPOL

Once he finished patrolling Port River, Sgt Sammy helped with drug detection training at SAPOL’s Dog Operations Unit at Netley, in Adelaide’s west.

He assisted golden labrador PD Fang to find illegal substances, and enjoyed watching PD Copper tackle a few obstacle courses.

Sammy said the “best part” of his big day was playing with three new black German Shepherd pups.

“The puppies were so cute and cuddly,” Sgt Sammy said. “I wanted to take them all home.”

The day wrapped up at the Mounted Operations Unit where Sgt Sammy fed police horses, then took a ride on General while touring the Thebarton Barracks.

“Sgt Sammy did an amazing job today. He certainly set the standard for the rest of the recruits joining SAPOL,” Mr Stevens said.

“Thank you to all our members who went out of their way to welcome Sammy and ensure he had a fantastic experience.”