'Works To Keep Our Town Safe': Alameda Hero

ALAMEDA, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Desi Pilkington who nominated Kristen Figly of Alameda.

Name: Deputy Kristen Figly

State: CA

Home town: Alameda

Hero's job: Law enforcement

Reason for recognition: Totally amazing beautiful strong works together to keep our town safe beautiful person and so professional

One thing to know: Totally a amazing beautiful Deputy, She know how to do her job thats for sure total control of a out of control situation, And brought justice she contained all an explained to all involved what was taking place and why, Over and beyond

Thank you for all you do, Kristen!

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