After nearly 60 years on the force, Cameron County sheriff turns in badge
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After nearly 60 years serving on the force, Cameron County Sheriff Omar Lucio turns in his badge.
On a Saturday night in Harlingen, 58 years ago, Lucio began his career in law enforcement. I came in at 11:00 o clock well 10:30 and reported to the office, Lucio said. They said, here s a key and there s a car. I said OK and do I have a partner? They said you are it.
He wanted a different experience than the one he had for his team.
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