Aldine ISD Police Department Honors Stephens ES Student With Swearing-In Ceremony

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Stephens Elementary School fourth-grader, Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel is nothing less than awe-inspiring. 

The vibrant 10-year old cancer warrior is inspiring others while bringing awareness to childhood cancer. During his journey he has one goal, and that is to be sworn-in by 100 law enforcement agencies as an honorary officer. 

On Thursday, Feb. 9, Aldine ISD Police Department held an extra special swearing-in ceremony for DJ and his younger brothers. Freeport ISD, Humble ISD, Montgomery ISD, and Spring Branch ISD also named DJ as an honorary police officer during the event. Harris County Sheriffs Office SWAT team and bomb squad also attended the event.

During the ceremony, Superintendent Dr. LaTonya Goffney acknowledged DJ’s courage, leadership and infectious personality. 

The inspiration came from Abigail Arias, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2017. Her goal was to become a police officer. Arias became an honorary officer for the Freeport Police Department and Texas Rangers before passing away in 2019 at age seven. Her story continues to inspire others, including DJ.

“DJ brings a lot of joy to the classroom,” Elizabeth Grant, RELA teacher said. “He puts everyone before himself and there is nothing that can get him down. No matter what he goes through he continues to offer support and uplift others every single time.” 

DJ has surpassed his goal and has become an honorary police officer for close to 200 agencies. He has several swearing-in ceremonies scheduled over the next few months.  

We can all learn a thing or two from DJ. 

You can watch the swearing-in ceremony on our Aldine ISD Facebook page.