5 Questions with a police officer

Officer Ronnie Hedrick
Years with the Fayetteville Police Department: 9 1/2

1. What led you into law enforcement?
I have family and friends that are in law enforcement.
2. What’s one assumption people might have about the job that isn’t correct?
When the cops show up someone is going to jail. I would rather resolve a call by any other means then to take someone to jail. Taking someone to jail is always my last option.
3. What is your favorite cop from TV or movies?
Joe Schillaci from the “First 48”
4. Do you have a safety tip to share?
Never leave a firearm in a place where a child can get to it, regardless if it is loaded or not.
5. What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Helping to identify a suspect in the Lori Beaudry and Mary Pena homicides.

Detective Jeff Locklear
Years with the Fayetteville Police Department: 4 1/2

1. What's one assumption people might have about the job that isn't correct?
That the job is all about excitement and living life on the edge.
2. My favorite cop from TV or movies is:
"Columbo"
3. Do you have a safety tip to share?
Always be prepared.
4. If you weren't a police officer, what would you be doing?
Turning wrenches on heavy equipment.
5. What accomplishment are you most proud of?
Being able to bring the victims family's closure.