Takaylia Mason is living her dream. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, and raised on West Washington Street, Mason is now giving back to her community as a Petersburg Police Officer.
Inspired by police at an early age, Petersburg native on the way to become an officer
Takaylia Mason, a Petersburg native, grew up watching police fight crime in her community. Inspired by their service, she decided to start her journey to become an officer.
and last updated 2021-07-13 19:29:50-04
PETERSBURG, Va. She was born and raised in Petersburg and just yesterday, she headed to the Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy to become a Petersburg Police Officer.
She grew up in a home that gave her a front seat to police cars, fire trucks and ambulances driving past daily with lights and sirens. However, it was the blue lights that intrigued her to choose a career in law enforcement from an early age.