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Whether they are police officers, firefighters or emergency medical personnel, these men and women in uniform are highly trained to serve and protect their communities.

Name: Sgt. Ryan Huddleston

Agency: Seymour Police Department

Badge Number: 34-59

Rank/position: Patrol sergeant

Years of service: 22 years

Other certifications: SWAT for eight years, K-9 officer for six years, field training officer, certified instructor

Hobbies: Fishing

Favorite part about being a police officer: Working with the group of officers and dispatchers on my shift

Favorite food: Crab legs

Favorite sports: Softball, water basketball, baseball