don’t-shoot scenarios. Providing this opportunity to members of the public has been incredible. These experiences are unique for our foundation because they offer our board members a chance to learn more about the demands of being a police officer. And we have received scores of compliments from guests and donors who attend these dynamic events, explaining they had no idea how extensive the training or demanding decision-making can be, day in and day out. 4 P.M. >> A BADGE + BRIEFCASE SPANNING A CAREER Law enforcement has always been my passion. After graduating from law school, I came to Phoenix looking for something in addition to the demanding practice of law. That’s when I joined the Phoenix Police Department after previously spending five years with the Tucson Police Department while in college. I have volunteered as a reserve officer while working nearly 38 years with a large, prestigious law firm practicing medical malpractice defense. In the years on patrol, I volunteered from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. after working at the law practice from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All my service throughout my career, with both the Phoenix and Tucson Police Departments, has been done as a volunteer. The Phoenix Police Department has a rank structure — sergeants, lieutenants and commanders — who are reserves. After I leave the police department, I will have fond Recruitment billboards try to attract civic-minded men and women to volunteer as part-time, full-authority police officers. OFFICE DOORS { valley changemakers } FEBRUARY 2022 | 64 | FRONTDOORS MEDIA

memories about how successful this foundation has been and how much its support meant to those who serve our community as volunteer police officers. 7 P.M. >> TO GIVE IS TO RECEIVE When I come home at night, my wife wants to know what happened at the police department, and over the years, there have been some interesting stories. I had a wonderful career as a lawyer, but my law practice was not nearly as rewarding as my police work. It brought me a new appreciation for how fortunate we are to live in this country and state. Sometimes in police work, you see sad and unfortunate scenarios. It’s made me appreciate my education, growing up in a good home and having the values of caring for others and giving back to our community. I’m sure all my officers would say we end up receiving more than we ever give. To learn more, go to phoenixpolicereserve.org/ reserve-foundation.html . Arizona Charitable Tax Credit GIVE HOPE. GET THE CREDIT. Provide hope and healing for children with special needs at Arizona’s ability camp. LEARN MORE whisperinghoperanch.org