Physicians becoming involved in law enforcement is not a new phenomena. Physicians, like Lawrence Heiskell MD, have been advocating advanced medical care at the street level for many years. Though a small group currently, physicians are increasingly adding their expertise and time to law enforcement throughout the United States. Media exposure highlighting the heroic actions of "SWAT Docs" in areas like Tennessee and Dallas has only helped bring public attention to the dangers police officers face every day. My career in law enforcement began in 1985 with a small municipal police department. When I started my college studies, I was hired by a state police department in California. After being accepted to medical school, my relationship with law enforcement ended temporarily until 1999.  While completing my fellowship in Critical Care Medicine, I was fortunate enough to supervise the care of a deputy sheriff who had been shot in the line of duty. This young man left a lasting impression on me. This experience coupled with the handful of other injured peace officers I have provided care for in my career has led me to join the ranks of physicians who also hold the honor of being called police officers. In 2006, I enrolled in a P.O.S.T certified extended modular police academy in Southern California. Approximately 14 months later, I graduated from the basic academy. In early 2008, I joined a moderate size municipal police department and started the FTO program within the patrol division. After three years in the patrol division working weekend swing shift as well as consulting on various medical projects within the department, I was invited to join our SWAT team. In 2011, I graduated from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Special Enforcement Bureau SWAT Academy. Using this experience, I feel honored to be part of the evolution of critical medical care, crisis management and leadership training physicians are bringing to the men and women who protect us every day.