ience solidified Shimkus' decision to pursue a career in law enforcement. After graduating from the University of Alabama, he plans to apply to the Allen Police Academy.

 I feel like God put this internship in my life for a reason. Sergeant Williams here, I feel like he's put in my life for a reason. Everything has been kind of God working for me and pushing me towards this opportunity. I have no doubt that that's what happened and I'm very glad it did,  Shimkus said.

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