FORT PIERCE - Bob Morrissey, a 33-year veteran with the Toledo Police Department, will share humorous memories of his days on the force at the Fort Pierce Branch Library on Tuesday, May 20 at 4 p.m.

The stories are tales of funny situations that helped him cope with the stresses of police work.

"I believe one should judge his life on how many times he laughs," states Morrissey. "Police work is ongoing stress. It includes tense association with people who commit theft, mayhem and murder. It also includes the human duties of telling someone their loved ones have been maimed, killed or arrested. Punctuating this bitterness are those precious humorous moments that make the job acceptable and keep an officer's sanity."

Morrissey has a Bachelor's Degree in Police Science from The University of Toledo and has taught Police Science at Owens Tech Community College and The University of Toledo. He has played football for the University of Toledo, the U.S. Army and the Toledo Tornado professional team. He still competes in the International Law Enforcement Games and has won numerous swimming gold medals.

Morrissey has several commendations for heroism and outstanding work as a police officer. He leads an active retirement and is involved with swimming, racquetball and writing groups in Port St. Lucie.

The program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

The Fort Pierce Branch of the St. Lucie County Library System is located at 101 Melody Lane. For more information, contact Vicki Cooke at (772) 462-2787.

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