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Real People. Real Stories.

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Family Tradition and Joy for Helping Others

Family Tradition and Joy for Helping Others

Corporal Marie Kemp, Supervisor, Midnight Shift Patrol, Ashland Police Department, Ashland, VA

Always Wanted to be a Police Officer, Likes Making a Difference

Always Wanted to be a Police Officer, Likes Making a Difference

Officer Foster Miles, Patrol Division, Ashland Police Department, Ashland, VA

Recalling A Relative’s Cop Shop Talk, Passion for the Job and Criminal Justice Class Solidifies an Interest in Law Enforcement

Recalling A Relative’s Cop Shop Talk, Passion for the Job and Criminal Justice Class Solidifies an Interest in Law Enforcement

Corporal Ethan Hicks, Supervisor, Day Shift Patrol, Ashland Police Department, Ashland, VA

Proud To Be A Role Model For Children

Proud To Be A Role Model For Children

Former College Football Coach Builds Community Partnerships Between Homeless and Community, Improves Public Safety

Former College Football Coach Builds Community Partnerships Between Homeless and Community, Improves Public Safety

Officer Darren Soucy, Street Crimes Unit, Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota

Former Accounting Major and Mother of Two Enjoys Evidence Investigation and Helping New Officers

Former Accounting Major and Mother of Two Enjoys Evidence Investigation and Helping New Officers

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