by Blane Shonfelt, 10
Beginning this school year the El Dorado Springs School District welcomed Deputy Garrett Lukenbill as our new School Resource Officer. The Canine Courier caught him for a minute and asked him a few questions.
Q. Where did you grow up?
A. I moved a lot, so I kind of grew up all over Southwest Missouri, but I graduated high school from Stockton
Q. Tell me about your family.
A. I have a beautiful wife and three children.
Q. What jobs did you hold before you were a deputy?
A. I was a corrections officer, dispatcher, vet technician, and carpenter. Prior to being a deputy, I worked in Cedar County Jail for 8 years. I decided to get into law enforcement to further my criminal justice career and serve the public.
Q. Why did you decide to become a deputy?
A. I wanted to serve my community and the public. I enjoy helping people.
Q. Where did you attend the police academy?
I went to Missouri Southern State University and graduated in 2019.
Q. What is your favorite part of being a road deputy?
A. Driving county roads and learning my county is fun, but I also really like interacting with people in my community and helping people in need.”
Q. Why did you take this position as SRO?
A. I was excited for the chance to try something new and help the younger generation.
Q. What do you like about this position?
A. I like the teachers and other people I work with. I’ve had fun getting to know new people. I also like changing people’s minds about law enforcement. Oh, also the kids are fun to be around and entertaining.”
Q. I know you’re training your K-9. Can you tell me about your dog and what you hope to do with him?
A. My dog is a german shepherd and he will be trained to assist deputies in their daily duties. At home, he’s energetic and sweet and I really love having him with me.
Q. What does a successful day look like for you here at the school?
A. I usually take over 15k steps a day! I think a successful day is any day I can help someone, make a kid’s day, or help the staff make school a safe place for students.
Q. What are your ultimate career goals?
A. Ultimately, I’d like to be a k-9 deputy specialized in search and rescue.
Q. Favorite Color?
A. Blue
Q. Favorite Food?
A. Chinese Food
Q. Favorite Movie?
A. Tangled
Q. Favorite Actor?
A. Ryan Reynolds
Q. Favorite Actress?
A. Kate Beckinsale
Q. Favorite Book?
A. The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
Q. Favorite Band?
A. The Doors
Q. Favorite Sonic Drink?
A. A Sunshine Smoothie (orange juice, strawberry, slush, and ice cream)
Q. Favorite Donut?
A. Long John with easy filling
Q. Favorite Candy?
A. Sour candy!
Q. Favorite Pizza?
A. Canadian Bacon
Q. Favorite Ice Cream?
A. Neopolitan
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