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Edward Plant
Meet Officer Edward Plant from The Dubois Center.
How long have you worked at The Dubois Center?
5 years.
Describe your role at The Dubois Center.
My role is as a police officer. To provide an immediate response to criminal activity or issues at The Dubois Center in a law enforcement capacity. I also provide safety for all staff, students and visitors at The Dubois center.
What’s your career background?
My career background is currently a total of 31 years in law enforcement. I started working for the NYC Police Department when I was 20 years old, and got promoted to detective after 10 years working as a patrol officer. I retired from the Robbery Squad as a detective, where I worked for 11 years solving crimes and solving cases. I started my new career in June 2015 with UNC Charlotte Campus Police.
What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
Knowing I helped someone who really needed my help.
Tell us your favorite memory from working at The Dubois Center.
Everyday is a memory for me.
What couldn’t you do without on the job?
My fellow security officers who assist me at The Dubois Center.
Tell us something surprising that people might not know about you.
I do smile. Also I love kids and interacting with them. Whether playing some type of sport with my friend’s 9 year old twins or playing hide and seek with my friend’s 3 year old daughter, because she asked me to play.
What do you do for fun outside of work?
I enjoy cooking on my outdoor grill and socializing with my friends and neighbors. I also enjoy listening to live 80s music bands.
What/who inspires you?
This is a tough one that I have never thought about before. I guess I inspire myself. I always go out and get what I want out of life for me and my family. The start of my career was one of the most important things I wanted to do and be part of.