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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A West Palm Beach police officer's act of kindness was captured on body camera footage, showing how he helped a homeless woman get back on her feet by providing food, shelter and assistance with getting a new ID.

Officer Gesner Michel, who has been with the West Palm Beach Police Department for seven years, encountered a woman down on her luck on Tuesday when she was walking around looking for work but struggling to get basic needs met.

"I live by paying it forward," Michel said. "It's not just the job title for me."

The body camera footage showed the woman explaining her situation to the officer.

"I thought maybe I could walk around and get a job, but I can't seem to get anything done," she said.

Michel's response was immediate and compassionate.

"We're

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