I spent 5 hours back on January 28 on what's called a "Ride Along" - This was my 3rd one, the first way back in with a Poway Sheriff San Diego, California , A Minot police officer had me in his vehicle about 4 years ago, and then on a cold Saturday night here in Bismarck.
He grew up in Fargo with a couple of dreams, one to play baseball and the other to be a cop. While he was in high school, his best friend planted a seed in his head to pursue the military - which he did - Six years as a marine, and two in the army.
From there he went into law enforcement - more on that in a bit. To tell you what kind of person this guy is, he spent 4 years of his life working as a Residential Specialist at a special place called Centre, Inc - a nonprofit organization in North Dakota that provides rehabilitative services to individuals to achieve social reintegration.
I can tell you from personal experience that restoring and saving lives mentally takes a special kind of person. Zach went through a week state academy, then 6 weeks of in-house training - and two years later, there he was to greet me last night.
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Was I nervous, not at all that would come later - He led me down into their huge garage where most of the patrol vehicles sit - here is where I met sergeant Danny an easy-going guy. Inside this huge garage, if you will, was a long, incredible trailer - inside was equipped with water rescue gear - if there is an emergency call officers can be ready to help in any situation.
