PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A routine traffic stop in Maryland took an unusual turn when a police officer stepped in to complete a DoorDash delivery after pulling over a driver who did not have a valid license.
The Greenbelt Police Department released body camera footage showing the officer delivering the order himself after stopping the driver.
According to police, the officer initially pulled over a white Toyota Prius after noticing the car driving on the wrong side of the roadway.
During the stop, the driver told the officer she did not have a valid driver’s license and was working to complete a DoorDash delivery.
Instead of immediately towing the Prius, the officer allowed the driver to legally park the car so it would not pose a traffic hazard.
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When the driver explained she still had an order that needed to be delivered, the officer stepped in to help.
The department shared the video on social media, confirming that the officer did, in fact, finish the delivery.
Officials said the situation highlights the balance officers sometimes face between enforcement and discretion.
“Sometimes policing means enforcement. Sometimes it means discretion,” the department wrote. “And sometimes it means making sure someone still gets their dinner.”
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