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West Allis officer praised for fixing flat tire

West Allis officer praised for fixing flat tire
Posted at 2:56 PM, May 18, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-18 16:30:14-04

WEST ALLIS -- A West Allis police officer is garnering kudos on social media after he stopped to help someone driving on a flat tire.

The West Allis Police Department shared the story on their Facebook page. According to the post, the officer initiated a traffic stop when he noticed a vehicle driving on a flat tire. After checking on everyone's safety, he quickly changed the flat tire and sent the car on its way.

"No tow. No ticket. Just protecting and serving. Kudos on a job well done!" the department's post reads.

The post has already racked up hundreds of likes and dozens of comments - showing even the little things can get big recognition.