WHISKER WARRIORS
FIRST RESPONDERS
By Tony Leggio
Listening to the daily news , we hear about the tireless efforts of first responders to keep us safe and protected , sometimes putting their lives on the line on our streets . The daily stresses we face in doing our jobs pale in comparison to what they go through . Pets provide love and loyalty to their owners , and in many cases well-needed emotional support . I was honored to have the opportunity to speak with three first responders about their fur babies .
Let ’ s begin with Matt Patin , Chief of Operations of the New Orleans Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security , Public Safety Support Division . In this role , Matt manages the New Orleans Real Time Crime Center , the Grounds Patrol Unit ( Physical Security and Asset Protection of City facilities ) and oversees all administrative functions of the agency , including Human Resources , Recruitment , Training and Compliance , Payroll , and Policy Development . Matt began his law enforcement
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