How did you get into law enforcement, Noah?"
"I've wanted to be a policeman for as long as I can remember, Ben. Not so much because I saw a need, but because I was attracted to the uniforms and flashy cars. I was young when I started thinking about it. I applied for a job with Portland Police before I graduated from High School. They told me to come back when I had my diploma. When I left the building, an officer was waiting outside for me and took me to the local coffee shop and began asking me questions. It wasn't until later that I learned he was one of their recruiters and he was always on the lookout for likely candidates. After speaking with me about my expectations, he gave me his card and told me to call him graduation night and he would teach me the ropes, which he did.
After working in Portland for a few years, I decided I wanted to be back on the Island. I learned the Fairhaven Mayor was was looking for a Chief of Police and I applied. He checked into my background and invited me to his office.After a short conversation with me, he hired me and put me in charge of the Department. Neither one of us has regretted it."
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