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170 Years in Blue… The Lauer Family’s St. Louis Police Legacy
In our featured interview, we sit down with retired SLMPD Lt. Col. Ray Lauer and his sons, retired Lt. Mike Lauer and retired Lt. Paul Lauer, to talk about one of the most remarkable law-enforcement legacies in St. Louis history. With roughly 170 years of combined service in one immediate family, the Lauer name represents generations of dedication to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
Ray, Mike, and Paul share stories from their careers, the legendary training officers who shaped them, and the unique experience of carrying on a family legacy in policing. From academy days and major…
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