Kelso is a San Diego Police Department captain and adjunct professor at the University of San Diego.
I have been a police officer for over three decades. It has been the most incredible experience of my lifetime.
I have endless stories that will take you on an emotional roller coaster when you hear them. Some will make you laugh, cry, be frightened and everything in between. I have helped strangers along the way. Some said, “Thank you,” and while others did not, it did not matter to me. I am here to serve the people.
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