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(dramatic music)

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- I chose the security
forces career field,

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because I've always had a
passion for law enforcement,

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and the bond and comradery

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that I've built with the people

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that I work with is second to none,

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and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

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Behind me, you can see
our clearing barrels

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that I thought were
perfect to help symbolize

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the true meaning of Police Week,

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as we pay tribute to
those brothers and sisters

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that made the ultimate sacrifice

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while performing their duties.

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At these clearing barrels,

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when we arm up at the
beginning of our shift,

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it symbolizes that we're
shifting our mindset

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in order to potentially
lay it all on the line

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to protect and serve if need be.

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At the end of our shift,

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when we turn our weapon in,

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it's symbolizing that we made it through

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another shift safely,

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which is something, I think,

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we can never take for granted.

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This week, more so than any other.

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Police Week is a reminder

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of how honored and privileged we are

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to carry on a legacy of selfless service,

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and it's a tradition that
I'm proud to be a part of.