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The best people we have are in patrol. They do what’s needed to get the job done. – Sgt. James. H. Lilley (retired) It is interesting, and should never be taken for granted, that we use the term “police” as synonymous with the term “patrol.” – Chief of Police Neil Behan (retired) Baltimore County Police Department Former Chief of Police, NYPD

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