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Officer Mike Kirchen of Bike Cops for Kids to be Featured on Mike Rowe Series 

Mike Rowe returns for a fourth season of Returning the Favor on Facebook Watchtouring the country and giving back to hometown heroes. In the season debut, Mike heads to Minneapolis to meet, honor and surprise Officer Mike Kirchen. Officer Mike created Bike Cops for Kids, an organization dedicated to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community. He and his team give away free bikes, helmets, books, snacks, and more to children, as a friendly way of creating relationships with the local neighborhood. 

Here is a clip from the premiere episode of Returning the Favor, where Officer Mike introduces Mike Rowe to a young shooting survivor victim and his mother who express the incredible impact and welcoming presence Officer Mike has had on their community.

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