This Christmas, one Arlington police officer received a very special gift from her boss.

"It was such a blessing," said Officer Antonia Crutcher.

"For me, this is all about a gift," said Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson.

That gift came after Crutcher submitted a video for a contest the chief held where officers shared their story explaining why they wear a police badge.

"One of the things that I loved about her video was after that five-minute video, most viewers would have a very good idea of the type of officer that she was," said Johnson.

"I love my job, I love my department, I love the people I serve – it's a blessing," said Crutcher.

As a reward, Johnson worked Crutcher's shift patrolling Arlington streets Christmas Day.

"Just to be off with my family, who – I gave birth to a baby five months ago," said Crutcher. "[It's] amazing to be with my family. I can’t thank the chief enough for it."

It's a precious gift that is worth so much to one Arlington officer.