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Loves Making His Town a Safer Place

Loves Making His Town a Safer Place
Inspired by Police Officers Who Made a Difference in His Childhood

Inspired by Police Officers Who Made a Difference in His Childhood

Officer Rodney Whiles, McMinnville Police Department, TN

Making an Impact on His Community Through Detective Work

Making an Impact on His Community Through Detective Work

Detective William Galloway, Criminal Investigation Unit, Gaston County Police Department, NC

Composure Under Fire Stops Felons

Composure Under Fire Stops Felons

Investigator Alan Eberle, Nebraska State Patrol

Keen Decision-Making Ability Saves Lives

Keen Decision-Making Ability Saves Lives

Trooper Jay Hemphill, Colorado State Patrol

Sergeant Vorel Realizes She was Born to do the Job

Sergeant Vorel Realizes She was Born to do the Job

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