He’s carried a badge for nearly four decades — from the streets of Illinois to working DEA cases.

Deputy Chief Jeff Werniak opens up about a lifetime in law enforcement: the calls that scar, the shootings that change you, and the quiet demons that follow you home. From chasing down dope in federal task forces to leading a department through crisis, Jeff’s story is one of survival, scars, and brotherhood.

This one hits deep — not just about service, but about the bonds that hold us together when everything else falls apart.

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