Community cop found dignity in daily tasks

Police officer Liu An never reached the heights he dreamed of when he joined the police force, but instead became a man who left his mark through kindness and diligence.

Liu worked in Puhuangyu community in Beijing's Fengtai district for 34 years, helping the residents feel warm and safe through his actions.

On March 7, the 55-year-old had just finished the night shift and was going through tasks to be done the next day when he suffered a heart attack and collapsed. He was rushed to the hospital but could not be revived, according to the district public security bureau.