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Felon Gets Second Chance in Law Enforcement | Sioux Falls News
A felon with a 2012 DUI and aggravated eluding conviction just got a rare second chance in South Dakota law enforcement — after unanimously approved by the state’s standards commission. Derek Zastrow, now a nine-year fire chief and school board member, turned his life around, completed probation, raised three kids, and rebuilt his community standing. His past mistake became a wake-up call, and a sheriff’s encouragement sparked his dream of policing. Commission members praised his transformation and community service, overriding the state’s usual felony ban — proving redemption and…
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