Police officer Brennon Warren spent about seven years on road patrol before becoming a community relations officer for the City of Midland.
And while he told the Midland Daily News he enjoyed road patrol duties, he said he really likes doing what he did in late February during a Lunchtime Learners meeting with seniors at the Trailside Senior Center.
Warren spent more than an hour talking and explaining to local residents how to protect themselves from scams.
“I love it. It’s a wonderful job,” Warren said before his presentation. “It really gives me an opportunity to expand the relationship between our department and the community.
“I think it’s really important. … And being the face for the department is very important to me.”
Warren, 32, has had his new position for almost a year now. He said he is busier than ever.
While at the senior center, he presented an outline and explained what seniors need to watch out for.
Why are seniors the targets of scammers?
“Because you’re trusting and polite,” he told the audience of about 50 seniors. “They know that, so they’re going to prey on you.”
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