This experience has been nothing short of extraordinary and I am beyond thankful to Chief Blish and the Bixby Police Department for welcoming me here and giving me such an amazing experience. It is one that I know will help me in my career starting now, on into the future. This practicum answered many of the questions I had and pushed back some of the fears I had regarding my career and what working in law enforcement looks like. It gave me the chance to experience the world of law enforcement from a completely different perspective. I am also grateful to UCO for pushing students to work with agencies, like these, because, otherwise, I would have never experienced things like I have during this practicum.
