Behind the Badge
Sons follow fathers’ footsteps at Tustin Police Department
0Policing is often referred to as a family business. And at the Tustin Police Department, family is a theme that runs throughout the department. So, perhaps it is no coincidence that the department has its share of father-son combinations. Some of the dads, such as Sgt. Dave Welde and Officer Mark Sauerwein, are longtime members of the Tustin Police Department. As a result, their sons grew up around the Tustin agency. Meanwhile, Kert Siemiawski is a newer addition with a son still getting used to Tustin. The children of police officers grow up with a unique view of police work…
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