Even as a young boy, Gary Jones wanted to be a police officer. For over 26 years he proudly served the citizens of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In the mid-1970’s, as a member of his department’s new Tactical Impact Unit, he and his partner were twice named Police Officers of the Year. He rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a Captain, and he also earned a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice. Captain Jones retired from Fort Lauderdale P.D. in 1993. He and his wife Pat live in Tallahassee. They have three grown and married daughters, and six grandchildren.