Each week, The Tribune will be spotlighting local law enforcement and first responders.

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: Officer Brian Proffet

Agency: Seymour Police Department

Badge number: 34-81

Position: Day shift patrol

Years of service: 17

Other police/military experience: U.S. Marine Corps

Favorite part of being a police officer: The variety of calls and the people I deal with.

Favorite food: Pizza

Favorite sport: Basketball

Favorite musician: Mostly any hard rock band

Words of wisdom: Make good choices