In an August 21, 2022 Facebook post, the Victoria Police expressed their joy in helping fulfill one of Jean Bicketon’s dreams.
“Now these kinds of arrests, we’re happy to make,” the post stated. “For many, getting through life without being arrested is a pretty good run. An obvious one we would like to think. But for former nurse Jean Bicketon – who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, a good run in and of itself – getting arrested was on her bucket list. So when we heard of Jean’s wishes, our team at Moe station were ready to step in and help check it off.”
The post playfully mentioned that Bicketon did not “resist” arrest.
“While celebrating her milestone at Narracan Gardens Residential Aged Care, three young constables whirled in, lights and sirens, to make sure Jean’s birthday wishes were granted.
“Quickly briefing the residents of the event (to assure no one was in trouble), officers gently placed handcuffs on Ms. Bicketon declaring her ‘officially’ under arrest. She did not resist,” the post continued.
Readers were moved by the Victoria Police’s gesture, expressing their delight in the comments.
“Goodness, such a beautiful act of compassion, so very proud of our Vic Police, you are always doing such kind things thank you,” one user wrote.
“You know what, SHE made those officers’ day! Thank you for caring for these young members who work so hard. She obviously knows what she’s doing in life,” another comment read.
“What a really lovely thing to do for a wonderful woman and her amazing milestone! Well done Moe,” a third user wrote.
While it’s heartwarming to see one of Bicketon’s dreams come true, everyone hopes there are no more encounters with the law in her future!
'I've never handcuffs on before, I enjoyed it,'
To celebrate her 100th birthday, Jean Bickerton had just one wish to celebrate her milestone – find out what it's like to get arrested by the police.#Sunriseon7 pic.twitter.com/grmWha6D77
— Sunrise (@sunriseon7) August 23, 2022
