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#118- "Made in Mabank" with Director Luke Shafer
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What happens when small-town values meet the challenges of modern policing? TMPA Board Director Luke Schaefer takes us from the pastures of Mabank, Texas to the leadership ranks of the Tyler Police Department.
Inspired by his grandfather, a Sheriff in Van Zandt County, Schaefer joined Tyler PD in 2006 and has since witnessed the evolution of policing—through technology, culture, and public perception—while staying true to community service.
He shares gripping stories from his time on Tyler’s bike team, where stealth operations led to high-stakes arrests, and opens up about…
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