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#WhyIWearTheBadge: Sergeant Khalil Abdallah El-Halabi

#WhyIWearTheBadge: Sergeant Khalil Abdallah El-Halabi

Realities of a Law Enforcement Career: Service With a Smile, Solid Income and Benefits a Plus

Realities of a Law Enforcement Career: Service With a Smile, Solid Income and Benefits a Plus

Corporal Bill Gooden
Community Liaison Officer, Shreveport Police Department, LA

Former History Professor Finds Satisfaction Helping Others Through Police Work

Former History Professor Finds Satisfaction Helping Others Through Police Work

Officer Bill Wolf, Patrol Officer, Prescott Police Department, AZ

Iraq War Vet Improves Quality of Life in Her Home County

Iraq War Vet Improves Quality of Life in Her Home County

Officer Amber Hastings, Gaston County Police Department, NC

9/11 Fueled His Desire to Continue Protecting the Public

9/11 Fueled His Desire to Continue Protecting the Public

Detective Carlos Lopez, Criminal Investigation Division, Temple Terrace Police Department, FL

Wears Many Hats in Law Enforcement Career

Wears Many Hats in Law Enforcement Career

Captain William Melton, Jr., Support Service Commander, Gaston County Police Department, NC

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