I just think they are really cool with helping people. That’s when I stepped up and wanted to be a police officer.” ...

The 27-year-old officer was a Spring-Ford High School graduate who was also named firefighter of the year in 2021.

fled on foot after police discovered a .22 caliber firearm at the crash scene. Officers pursued the suspect to his home on Winding Road where authorities say Ecker fired multiple times at police.

Saline’s female police officers, including Chief Marlene Radzik, share their reasons for joining the force, challenges faced, and how they’re reshaping perceptions in law enforcement.