Father and Son Police Officers Share Patrol Shift in Fort Worth

A Legacy of Service

• 👨‍✈️ Sgt. Dana Stevenson, a police officer for over 25 years, surprised his son, Officer Kobe Stevenson, during roll call to share a patrol shift.
• 🤝 The father's desire was to experience a day working shoulder-to-shoulder with his son, wearing the same uniform.

Following in Footsteps

• 👮‍♂️ Growing up, Sgt. Stevenson encouraged his sons to pursue their dreams, but both Kobe and his older brother, Antoine Stevenson (also a police officer), chose to follow in his footsteps.
• 💡 Kobe felt inspired to serve the community, viewing law enforcement as the best way to give back.
• 👨‍👦 Antoine noted that their father never pressured them into policing, suggesting it was a path that naturally unfolded for them.

Family Bonds and Shared Profession

• 🏙️ Although Antoine and Kobe work for different departments in separate cities, their police districts are adjacent.
• 🏈 Off-duty, the brothers often engage in competitive sports for their respective police departments, frequently joined by their father.
• 💬 Their conversations commonly revolve around shared experiences from their police work, including funny stories and unusual calls.

Future Aspirations

• ⏳ Sgt. Stevenson is nearing retirement but hopes to one day work alongside Antoine on police runs in Fort Worth.