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Work Wouldn’t be the Same Without Brilliant Four-Legged Partner Qai, German Shepherd Police Dog

Work Wouldn’t be the Same Without Brilliant Four-Legged Partner Qai, German Shepherd Police Dog

Assistant Chief Gus Moulas, Elm Grove Police Department, WI

Free Pair of Shoes Leads to a Career in Law Enforcement

Free Pair of Shoes Leads to a Career in Law Enforcement

From the Ground Up, Turning a Childhood Desire for a Law Enforcement Career into Reality

From the Ground Up, Turning a Childhood Desire for a Law Enforcement Career into Reality

Chief Jim Smith, Cottonwood Police Department, AL

After High School and Army Service, Trooper Finds Broad Variety of Career Opportunities

After High School and Army Service, Trooper Finds Broad Variety of Career Opportunities

Sergeant Johnny Alexander, Recruiting Unit, Washington State Patrol

Learning the Value of Caring and Friendship in Role of Police Officer

Learning the Value of Caring and Friendship in Role of Police Officer

Officer Marcel Ngobeh, Community Resource Officer, Newport News Police Department, VA

Interaction with Public and Fellow Officers Most Satisfying Part of Law Enforcement

Interaction with Public and Fellow Officers Most Satisfying Part of Law Enforcement

Marci Edwards, Department Affairs and Information, South Ogden Department of Public Safety, UT

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