Ernest Wilford’s adrenaline kicks in when he hears his call sign broadcast over the police radio.
The sign means he has to be ready for anything because there’s no such thing as a “routine” callout.
He said the rush he gets is similar to the feeling he had when he played in the National Football League although the crowds and TV cameras are gone.
So are the teammates and coaches who grew close to him in the locker room and on the field.