In the videos below you'll hear law enforcement agents of all kind tell their story of what it is truly like to protect and serve in the 21st century. Hear why they wear the badge here...
GB Leighton Concert
Watch a recording of our live concert event hosted by GB Leighton here!
Officer Sara Schutte
Environmental biologist? Country superstar? Patrol officer.
K9 Handler Reggie Larson
Working with K9 units
Officer Bob Petrasek pt.2
Motorcycle accident assistance
Officer Bob Petraske
Waterville school resource officer
State Trooper Karla Bearce
Crash reconstruction specialist
Investigator Keandre Ghoram
Influencing youth in communities
Officer Tyler Sinclair
Technology in policing
Detective Matt Grochow pt. 2
Drug court
Detective Matt Grochow Pt. 1
Working with Gustavus Adolphus College
Officer Tom Chaffin
Policing from big city TX to small town MN
Sergeant Jose Pelaez Pt. 2
Answering the call after 9/11
Sergeant Jose Pelaez pt. 1
From military to policing
Officer Erika Penner
How community service got her interested
Officer Crystal Jones
Connecting with high school students
Officer Ericka Running
Building bikes for kids
Officer Erin Holznagel
Working with specialty teams
Chief Stephanie Revering
Women in law enforcement
Officer Mike Santos
Being proud of what you do
Trooper Mike Cleveland
LETO (training program)
Chief Medaria Arradondo
To be stewards of the public trust
Stories highlighting what officers are doing in their communities
Chief Brady Juell, Elko New Market
In Elko New Market, Chief Brady Juell created the program “Lunch with the Chief” to build and maintain relationships with students. At Eagle View Elementary, when students are caught doing something nice or going above and beyond to help another student, teachers give out “Soar Award” tickets. Those tickets are put into a drawing and winner is picked each week. The weekly winner is able to pick from several prizes such as getting the principal’s chair for the day, shadowing the principal, having lunch with the principal, extra recess time, or having lunch with the Chief of Police or another officer. Chief Juell began the program with a goal of having lunch at the school once a month—however, it has become so popular among kids that he is now spending lunch at the school at least once or twice a week! In order to make lunch more special, it is eaten at a separate table set up just for Soar Award winners. Chief Juell also purchased Junior Police Hats and Neck Badges for his guests to wear (a very popular addition to the program!). Thank you to Chief Juell and Eagle View Elementary for sharing such a fun program with us!
Chief Appel, Worthington
Worthington Police Chief Troy Appel has implemented a new program in Worthington Schools called “Blue in the School”. All officers are encouraged to spend time in the school classrooms or hallways interacting with the students. Chief Appel leads by example as he has spent many hours reading in the classrooms and making friends with the students. His favorite book to read is The Wonky Donkey. Chief Appel also gives out a copy of this book to each student.
In Elko New Market, Chief Brady Juell created the program “Lunch with the Chief” to build and maintain relationships with students. At Eagle View Elementary, when students are caught doing something nice or going above and beyond to help another student, teachers give out “Soar Award” tickets. Those tickets are put into a drawing and winner is picked each week. The weekly winner is able to pick from several prizes such as getting the principal’s chair for the day, shadowing the principal, having lunch with the principal, extra recess time, or having lunch with the Chief of Police or another officer. Chief Juell began the program with a goal of having lunch at the school once a month—however, it has become so popular among kids that he is now spending lunch at the school at least once or twice a week! In order to make lunch more special, it is eaten at a separate table set up just for Soar Award winners. Chief Juell also purchased Junior Police Hats and Neck Badges for his guests to wear (a very popular addition to the program!). Thank you to Chief Juell and Eagle View Elementary for sharing such a fun program with us! 
