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Allen police internship reunites sergeant with officer's son a decade later
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Shannon Miller , NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 22, 2026
· 3 min read
A summer internship with the Allen Police Department has become a full-circle moment for an aspiring officer and the sergeant who unknowingly helped shape his future. Cody Shimkus, a soon-to-be senior at the University of Alabama, said he had to convince his parents to let him take the internship...
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Key takeaway Cody Shimkus, a soon-to-be senior at the University of Alabama, said he had to convince his parents to let him take the internship.
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The reunion between Sergeant Lawrence Williams and Cody Shimkus at the Allen Police Department internship program is a testament to the close-knit nature of the law enforcement community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As Shimkus prepares to apply to the Allen Police Academy after graduating from the University of Alabama, his experience in Allen will likely shape his approach to policing in the region. The fact that Williams, who recovered from a catastrophic injury, is now mentoring Shimkus, demonstrates the department's commitment to nurturing the next generation of officers. This full-circle moment also highlights the personal connections that exist between law enforcement officers and their families, even across different departments and states. As Shimkus embarks on his career in law enforcement, he will likely draw on the lessons learned from his parents, who were also police officers, and from Williams, who has become a mentor and a symbol of resilience in the face of adversity.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A summer internship with the Allen Police Department has become a full-circle moment for an aspiring officer and the sergeant who unknowingly helped shape his future. Cody Shimkus, a soon-to-be senior at the University of Alabama, said he had to convince his parents to let him take the internship...
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