During an awful time in our society's history - in which half-the-population loudly decries any type of law enforcement - let me state strongly that the world needs more cops like my late partner, and friend, Ken Beers.
Officer Ken Beers (ret.)
Ken and I started in law enforcement as auxilliary officers of the Pepperell (MA) Police Department. We received no pay for that, but were paid a whopping $2.50 per hour when appointed as Special Police Officers. The pay got better as we attained full-time status.
Ken wasn't in it for the money. He loved being a cop, and so many in the small town loved and respected this fine individual. He practiced "Community Policing" before it had a name.
And Ken was always there for me - assisting me on calls - calming a situation before it escalated - and on one fateful day, preventing me from being shot by a triple murderer on the run from the law. Despite my Chief not favoring 2-man cruisers, Ken chose to ride with me during this critical, and successful, manhunt. That decision may have saved my life. My article is, in part, a tribute to my long-time police partner and good cops everywhere.
Goodbye, my partner and friend. The world will miss you.
Great Man❗️🙏🏼
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