Robert K. O'Daniell
Dustin Morgan addresses the crowd after receiving the Rantoul Exchange Club's award as policeman of the year at a luncheon on Wednesday. In the background are Lisa Finger, left, president of the club, and Morgan's wife, Jamie.
RANTOUL – When Dustin Morgan was growing up, he constantly asked his father, 30-year Moultrie County sheriff's Deputy Harold Morgan, questions about law enforcement and catching criminals.
"My advice for my son was to choose any career other than law enforcement; it's too dangerous," said the elder Morgan. "Fortunately, he didn't follow my advice."
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