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A Short Bio of Myself
My Name is Edward Walz. I joined the New York City Police Department in 1988 after serving in the U.S ...
My Start
Hello, My name is Jeffery Manguiat. I joined the Alameda County Sheriff's Office in January 1980 when I was 23 ...
Career
Reserve Deputy Sheriff 1983; Deputy Sheriff 1984; Deputy First Class 1987; Detective 1987-2013; C.I.D. FTO 1997 Master Deputy 2000; Reserve ...
Law enforcement was my calling
From the time I was a small boy I always wanted to be a law enforcement officer ...
Behind The NOPD Badge #32
Captain Thomas J. Albert, Sr. served the New Orleans Police Dept. from 1955 to 1979. He was a dedicated Police ...
My Brother – the Hero
Deputy Sheriff Billy F. Kennedy, Jr. (Bubba) was shot and killed after responding to a call at a convenience store ...
Equipment that saved my Life
As a member of the Emergency Response Team, we were responsible for all high-risk entries. On this occasion, the team ...
DARE to make a difference
I began my career at age 34 and have spent the last 12 years of my life as a Deputy ...
Stopping a gang of armed robbers
One day I was called to my boss's office. Standing in the office along with my boss was the Inspector ...
Law Enforcement—always present to serve
Hi, my name is Todd Foreman. I joined the City of Washington Police Department, Washington, PA in 2002 after working ...
Living God’s Will
My name is Michael Rodriguez. I joined the City of Alexandria (VA) Police Department in 2007 when I was 21 ...
The Thin line
Hi, my name is Sergeant Joseph C. Graffagnino. I joined the Middlesex County Department of Corrections on January 27, 1997 ...
Service to my Community
Hello, my name is Cameron Gowan. I joined the Arlington County Police Department in 2017 as an Auxiliary Police Officer ...
James (Dave) Bean
Hello, my name is James (Dave) Bean. I joined the Fairfax County Police Department in 1978 when I was 24 ...
Law Enforcement
Hi, my name is Peter Prunty. I joined the Alexandria Police Department in 2016 when I was 24 years old, ...
Deputy Christine Maldonado
I joined the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in 1999, dual certified in FDLE Law Enforcement and Corrections. I served both ...
Deputy Gregory Maldonado
I joined the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office in 1999. I served as a Deputy in the Detention and Corrections Bureau, ...
Serving My Community
Hi, my name is Tom Maple. I joined the Lawrence Township Police Department in 1988 when I was 33 years ...
My Story
As a former Marine Corps Officer who was leaving active duty in the early 90s after Desert Storm, I wasn't ...
Deputy Chief Edward Ripley
Over 30 years experience as a sworn officer and over 17 years in administration/management, involving a wide variety of experiences ...
Honor and Integrity
I grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and at a young age, I listened to stories from my uncle who ...
Patriotism, Public Service and a Desire to Always be Useful
That pretty much summed up my life growing up. Sean Quarmby - United States Secret Service (Retired) ...
What Can I do for You?
I am the proud mother of Officer Justin Scherlen. Even as a child Justin was a unique individual. He was ...
The Accidental Police Captain
Alfredo (Al) Andres Captain, Boston (MA) Police Department I was Born in Cuba and migrated to the United States with ...
