In 2002 he moved to New York City , wishing to be closer to his parents ( who had moved to New York state ) , particularly because his mother had been diagnosed with cancer . Driven both by his mother 's desire that he become an officer , and by a wish to respond to the September 11 attacks on New York City , he applied to join the NYPD . He passed the entrance exam and joined the force two weeks later
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Adrian Schoolcraft