"It was either that or on the ground. The officers quickly stepped in, surrounding her and coaching her through the delivery- telling her when to breathe and when to push. One officer stood near her head, holding her hand. Neighbors began leaning out windows and cars slowed as people gathered along the street."
"I was so relieved. Legette says the experience shifted how she viewed the NYPD and police. It helped me realize there are good ones out there. I'm not going to lie- it did change my perception."
"As the chilly February air settled around the newborn, Officer Roddmy Remy quickly removed his jacket and swaddled the baby inside. That was a fast act. We didn't have any covers or anything. For him to give her his jacket was really nice."
Kashanna Legette, a 22-year-old Bronx resident, experienced sudden labor at 38 weeks pregnant when her water broke while napping. Unable to reach the hospital due to intense contractions, her sister flagged down NYPD officers from the 42nd Precinct. The officers assisted Legette through delivery on a discarded couch near her apartment building, coaching her through breathing and pushing while neighbors watched from windows and streets. She successfully delivered a healthy 7-pound, 11-ounce baby girl. Officer Roddmy Remy removed his jacket to swaddle the newborn in the cold February air. The experience positively shifted Legette's perception of police officers.
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