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Gates Police Chief James VanBrederode is retiring after nearly 40 years in law enforcement. He served as chief of the Gates force since 2013, and has been involved in a number of major initiatives, including innovative approaches to the opioid epidemic.
VanBrederode joins us to discuss his career in law enforcement. Our guest:
- James VanBrederode, retiring Gates Police Chief