ID
              0540
          Nationality
          American
              Occupation
          Police officer
              Summary
              First known deaf person to be a fully-certified police officer (as opposed to a security guard). Works for the police department of Tangipahoa Parish, LA. Carries out full police duties, including wearing the uniform, carrying a gun, driving a patrol car, and having a trained canine companion.
          References
              Deaf Life, July 1998, p.69.
          Dates
              fl. 1998