First Responder: Police Services Supervisor James Beane

Name: James Beane

D.O.B.: August 13

Hometown: Newark, New Jersey

Rank/Title: Police Services Supervisor

How long have you been with the Gulfport Police Department?

Since December of 1999

What do you like about your job?

"That you never know what the day is going to bring. There's no routine. It's a very dynamic position."

What do you dislike about your job?

"Sometimes it's that same dynamic environment. You make plans, but [because of] the nature of the job, you don't always get to carry out those plans."

What inspired you to become a communications officer?

"My buddy said there was an opening [for a communications officer]. I stumbled into the position. I love what I do."

What do you like about Gulfport?

"The diversity. You have every different race, color, creed under the umbrella of Gulfport. That adds character and diversity to the city."

What do you want the general public to know about the Gulfport Police Department Communications Center?

"We're not looking for the glory, we just want the respect. . . We're here to assist them, we are human and we will make mistakes and we will improve on them. We're here to give them 110% for what they require [of] us."

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