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Heroes Among Us: John Brooks Went From Air Force Reserve To Sunrise Police Chief

SUNRISE (CBSMiami) – Today we introduce you to Sunrise Police Chief John Brooks.

He is a long time Broward resident and his heart for serving that started with his country now has transitioned over to his community.

He began his career as a radio operator at the Homestead air base and served in the Air Force Reserves from 1972 to 1978.

During his time there he was an aircrew member and flew many radar missions in a four-engine prop plane.

His law enforcement career began in 1975 and he rose in ranks until he was appointed Sunrise Chief of Police September 11th, 2007.