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Behind every soul in law enforcement is an untold story of honor, and we want to share these stories with the world. Submit your most memorable story for an opportunity to be featured in an interactive Museum experience.
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A Brief Story
On March 9, 1973, I was sworn in as the first, and at the time, only, female police officer with ...
A simple career in Law Enforcement
My career in Law Enforcement started in the year of 1974 when I was employed as a Police Cadet with ...
The most noble, fun and rewarding profession there is …
Hello, my name is Scott T. Wong and I was a sworn Police Officer for over 29 years at the ...
Short Bio Allen Hafner
I joined the Howard County (MD) Police Department in 1972, coinciding with the early years of the "New Town" of ...
“True” Brothers In Law Enforcement
My name is Lanny Wagner, retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer, and I'm writing this in honor of my younger brother, ...
I started from the bottom.
Hi, my name is Philip - my close friends call me Phil or Yogi. I joined the Calumet Park Police ...
To serve my country
My name is Rich Cook. In 1978, I was with the National Park Service at the White House. I worked ...
Serving the City of Greer
Hi, my name is Patrick Fortenberry. I joined the Greer Police Department in 1995 when I was 22 years old, ...
From the Border to DC
I have had a very diverse career so far with numerous agencies from my beginning (January 2000) with the U.S ...
Being a Cop
My name is Mike Mercorella, I'm a retired Police Officer. In 1967, after being discharged from the US Air Force, ...
Always Honor the Fallen, and Never Forget their Sacrifice
My name is Katie Gierach. I joined the Wauwatosa Police Department in 2004 when I was 21 years old, because ...
My Life as a Boston Cop!
My name is Phillip Terenzi and I'm honored to be a part of this museum. There is no greater privilege ...
Guarding the Peace from Seat #131 in the Front Row of Life
I grew up behind the local police station, met officers, and was told I'd be a good fit for the ...
Law Enforcement is just not a career or a profession but a Life Style!
I was born and raised in Long Branch, New Jersey and grew up in some rough neighborhoods ...
Happy to be a Part of the Brotherhood
I didn't really think about becoming a police officer until I was done with high school. I actually wanted to ...
Journey of a Refugee turn Law Enforcement Officer
My name is Tony Hornik-Tran and I have assumed duties as Supervisory Special Agent/Senior Regional Security Officer (SSA/RSO) at the ...
Most satisfying work I ever did
This wasn't my first job in law enforcement. I started doing it as a volunteer, and took the class to ...
The journey of a lifetime
Like many kids, I grew up wanting to become a police officer. I never outgrew that wish! My journey began ...
My Story
Hi, my name is James Campbell. I joined the Drexel University Police Department in 2009 when I was 21 years ...
Wisconsin / 19 years old with a Badge & Gun
I felt that I was the most powerful man in the State of Wisconsin! After being a Police Explorer for ...
A Minnesota Law Enforcement Officer’s Story
I began my law enforcement service with the Anoka Minnesota Police in September of 1961 after being honorably discharged from ...
A career serving “America’s Safest City”
My name is Garon (Gary) Wyatt. I started my career at Irvine PD in 1988, when I was 21 years ...
My 20 years of service
Hi, my name is James Lisa. I joined the NYPD in 1992 when I was 23 years old, because I ...
A Rewarding and Noble Profession
My name is Thomas Petito. I am a retired law enforcement officer from the State of New Jersey ...
