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Sign of the times as police officers 'cop' language lessons
POLICE in Sheffield are receiving sign language lessons to help a teenager fulfil his dream of teaching it all over the country.
Christopher Sampson, aged 18, is giving lessons to officers at Woodseats Police Station once a month.
He was invited to the station by Police Community Support Officer Supervisor Natalie Dixon, who met him on her rounds.
Christopher, from Millhouses, has severe learning difficulties, Down's Syndrome, a hole in his heart, and hearing loss in one ear, but is determined to travel the country teaching sign language.
As well as teaching at the police station he gives lessons at Sheffield Hallam University.
His mum Nicky said: "Chris is doing what he has always wanted to do - teach."
PCSS Dixon said: "The first lesson was a huge success. Chris was nervous at first but soon relaxed and enjoyed teaching the officers.
"The staff at Woodseats were overwhelmed by Chris's enthusiasm to teach and we all thoroughly enjoyed it and feel sign language is a valuable tool in our roles.''
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