Cabell County Sheriff Tom McComas
“Put yourself in the officer’s shoes just as the police officer should empathize with those he polices and interacts with,” McComas said. “We like to think all things are black and white, but often it is a few shades of gray.
If the public empathizes with the police, and the officers abide by their training and empathize with those they serve we can serve our communities better.”
By LACIE PIERSON
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