Police officer to prosecutor: The benefits and challenges of a career move

Many people from various professional backgrounds work together in a district attorney’s office.  These individuals range from paralegals, legal secretaries, victim’s assistance coordinators, investigators, and witness coordinators to the prosecutors themselves.  It is the combination and functioning of these individuals in their job duties that help our offices run smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis in the goal to achieve truth and justice on behalf of the People of the State of Texas. Not to be left out of this mission are the professionals who also serve the public as police officers.  They are the first responders to the scene of an accident or at the occurrence of a crime.  They collect all the facts, data, and information that helps us prosecutors do our jobs in the courtroom.  Naturally, when police officers wish to change career directions but want to remain in the legal field, this decision creates a valuable opportunity for…

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