even where mike brown jr. was shot, i went on the ground and talked to the people right. >> had the assignment had a profound effect on this law enforcement concern. >> it was a good experience. you know, i talked to people about ferguson all of the time. it's changed my entire life. >> anderson says fergn sought him out because of his success in glendale with community pleasing -- policing. >> our police officers are such great people. >> reporter: this is what building community bridges looks like in glendale. >> what's up. >> what's up? member of 85301 squad, as they are called, doing community job. very important for police to get out of their cars. >> reporter: and thousand they do their -- and how they do their job -- can go a long way in how they are perceived in the communities. >> part of the 85301 squad is making multiple contacts with people. >> reporter: sergeant donald brant gave us a look at closet full of gently use, name brand running shoes. donated to the department so that officers can give t