One too many times, law enforcers are portrayed in movies and television as intimidating figures albeit sworn protectors of the community. While a commanding stance, body type and attitude are arguably useful in warding off the “bad guys,” the public often forgets that underneath the uniform, badges and perpetually folded arms are hearts that beat for others—family, friends and even strangers—for helping those in need after all is the very essence of their service.

[caption id="attachment_381140" align="aligncenter" width="560"] Retracing their roots. The 11-strong members of the San-Francisco based Filipino Law Enforcement Officers Association (Faleo) namely,(front row, from left) Robert Nishiyama, Lt. Eric Quema, Lt. Joey Mercado and Lawrence Lagarejos; (middle row) Matthew Leong, Robert Padrones and Peter Kent de Jesus; (back row) Lt. Randy Caturay, Francis Feliciano, Sr., Pierre Oliver Vida and Ferdinand Dimapasoc COVER AND BANNER PHOTOS BY JOHN MICAH SEBASTIAN[/caption]

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