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4th-Grader Replaces Temple Terrace Police Chief For A Day

On April 12, fourth-grader Luke Ray got his chance to see what it's like to be the police chief of a city.

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On April 12, fourth-grader Luke Ray got his chance to see what it's like to be the police chief of a city when he replaced Temple Terrace Police Chief Ken Albano for the day, presiding over staff meetings with detectives at city hall, investigating a crim (Temple Terrace Police)
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Luke Ray hangs out with one of the department's K-9 units. (Temple Terrace Police)
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Luke Ray poses with Temple Terrace City Manager Carlos Baía and Police Chief Ken Albano. (Temple Terrace Police)
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Luke Ray gets an inside look at the work performed by the Temple Terrace police marine unit. (Temple Terrace)

TEMPLE TERRACE, FL — He may be a bit shorter than the average police officer and he doesn't yet shave, but a 10-year-old student from Corpus Christie Catholic School in Temple Terrace proved he has all the makings of a fine police officer — when he's a bit older, that is.

During the school's Gala for Giving fundraiser, the city donated gift baskets with invitations for students to serve as police chief, fire chief and mayor for a day that were auctioned off at the event, raising $820.

On April 12, fourth-grader Luke Ray got his chance to see what it's like to be the police chief of a city when he replaced Temple Terrace Police Chief Ken Albano for the day, presiding over staff meetings with detectives at city hall, investigating a crime scene and interrogating "suspects."

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