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Responding to and preventing crime. Looking for dangerous people in dangerous places. Arresting drunk drivers before they kill others. It's what police officers do every day to make a difference in our communities while serving and protecting others. But what happens when a cop is powerless to save those who matter most? For 16 years, veteran Patrol Officer Mike Knetzger patrolled the streets of Titletown, USA - Green Bay, Wisconsin. Like all cops, he believed in what he did, until the night of June 3, 2008. His 18-year-old daughter, Ashley, was murdered by a 2,000 pound speeding bullet. While he was on the streets protecting others, there was absolutely noting Officer Knetzger could do to save Ashley's life. This compelling, powerful, and emotionally impacting narrative will let you ride along and discover how one girl changed a cop, a dad, a mom, a brother and sister, an entire police department, and a culture. Ashley's Story has been shared with over 20,000 high school and college students, police officers, members of the armed forces, parent, and community groups. Ashley's Story is changing lives and can change yours too.

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Mike Knetzger is in his 23rd year of service as a police officer with the Green Bay Police Department (GBPD), currently assigned to the Power Shift. Mr. Knetzger is also a member of the SWAT team and Training Unit. In addition, Mr. Knetzger is a certified Department of Justice and Wisconsin Technical College System instructor and has been teaching part-time for the past 16 years at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). Mr. Knetzger teaches in the criminal justice program, police academy, and specialized law enforcement topics. Mr. Knetzger is also affiliated with criminal justice programs at CTUonline and Rasmussen College. Mr. Knetzger is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Pearson Education and has authored three other books, Investigating High-Tech Crime, True Crime in Titletown, USA Cold Cases, and Careers in Public Safety: Cop or Correctional Officer? In memory of his 18-year-old step-daughter, Ashley, Mr. Knetzger is an advocate for stronger drunk driving laws in Wisconsin and social change. Mr. Knetzger has shared Ashley's Story to law enforcement groups, high school and college students, all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and community groups. To schedule Mr. Knetzger for a presentation or keynote for your organization, contact him directly through Ashley's website: WWW.ASHLEYSTORY.ORG

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