Fishing trip turns into burglary stop
“It was 1971. I was working for the Sheriff’s Department in Chambers County. We had one day off each week. I was driving with my son to go fishing, and I noticed this house. I remembered...
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Fresh start includes trying to become police officer
“A lot of stuff happened back in Arizona, so I came here to get a fresh start. “My girlfriend and I were together for two years. Then things happened, we faded, and we broke up. But...
Project supports families of fallen police officers
After rescuing, training and donating a Labrador retriever to the family of a fallen police officer in Michigan in December, Danny McWilliams is ready to take the next step with his organization, The Thin Blue Line...
Police officer keeps busy as dog trainer
“I always had a dream of becoming a police officer. Not sure why really. Maybe it had to do with (‘CHiPS’ TV show characters) Ponch and Jon or something. “I think February will be 15 years...
Labrador Retriever will be young girl’s buddy
Danny McWilliams started The Thin Blue Line Dog Project to help families of fallen police officers. Preston is a Labrador Retriever that Danny rescued and trained. He will donate the dog to a family in Michigan....
Dog trainer helps fallen officers’ families
“After I started my training business I thought that if dogs can help soldiers deal with all the traumatic things they see and experience, maybe they also can help the child of a fallen police officer....
Jobs scarce after ‘ratting out’ corrupt cops
“When I got out of the Marines, I was a federal cop in Hawaii and California. We worked on military installations as federal civilians. We did the policing on the bases so that the MPs could...
Former police officer learns lesson the hard way
“When I was sworn in, the chief of police at the time said, ‘This badge is going to get you a lot of women. But it only takes one woman to get the badge.’ And sure...
Police reacting effectively to stress is key
“I’ve never been arrested, but I was put in cuffs one time. I was by myself at a park that was closed, and I was just sitting in my car. I didn’t feel like I was...
‘Fat Mac’ ensures kids have bikes for Christmas
“I was a cop for years, and I always enjoyed doing stuff for kids. If some kid came up to me and told me that his bicycle was stolen, I’d go find him another one. That’s...
