Satcher, Keyes and Keller talk to AOI students about a career in law enforcement

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — A team of law enforcement professionals spoke with students from AOI about a career in law enforcement.

Dustin Keyes is an investigator for the Warren County Sheriff’s Office who is on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. He is also in charge of Reign, a K-9. That will get Keyes calls in the middle of the night, during dinner, and even at family events. “They call, I show up,” said Keyes. He relayed a story to the students about one of his most harrowing days on the force when two desperados passed through Warren County and took a shot at Keyes.

Chris Satcher, an investigator with the District Attorney’s Office, spoke about his office and its duties. He also discussed some of his more memorable cases, enthralling students, educators, and attendees. Satcher moved from a patrol position to the coveted investigator role over several years. “I’m not smarter than anyone else, I’ve just been around long enough to make all the mistakes.”

When a crime is committed, police and deputies secure the crime scene, collect evidence, and assist with the initial investigation. Once the initial investigation is complete, Investigators with the respective agencies complete the case file and present it to the DA’s office. Satcher then checks the file, completes any missing information, and presents it to the DA and assistant DAs to determine whether they will present the case to the Grand Jury.

The Grand Jury is a group of citizens who hear cases and decide whether there is enough evidence to proceed with prosecution. If there is, they sign it off as a “True Bill.” If they, for whatever reason, decide there is not enough evidence, they will call it a “No Bill.”

Cammie Keller is an Administrative Assistant in the District Attorney’s Office and is the glue that holds things together. She does everything from directing traffic in and out of the office to keeping all case information organized, both digitally and physically. She spoke to the students about her role and its impact.

K-9 Reign spent the session chasing his tennis ball, signalling which backpack contained 47 grams of cocaine, and, in general, being a really good boy.