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Raleigh Police Department Engages Military Personnel and Emotional Support Monkeys in Unique Recruitment Effort at Fort Bragg & Fort Simmons Air Field

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Published on December 21, 2025
Raleigh Police Department Engages Military Personnel and Emotional Support Monkeys in Unique Recruitment Effort at Fort Bragg & Fort Simmons Air FieldSource: Facebook/Raleigh Police Department

The Raleigh Police Department’s Recruiting Unit conducted outreach at Fort Bragg and Fort Simmons Air Field to engage with service members considering careers after military service. According to a Raleigh police social media post, the effort focused on presenting law enforcement opportunities and connecting with transitioning service members.

The Raleigh Police Department said recruiters met with service members, answered questions, and shared information about law enforcement careers during the visit. Officials said the outreach, which included informal interactions and a visit from emotional support animals, was part of the #VeteransToLawEnforcement initiative aimed at recruiting veterans for roles in community policing and public safety.

In a recent social media post highlighted both recruitment efforts and informal interactions during its outreach at Fort Bragg and Fort Simmons Air Field. Officials said the visit included conversations with service members and a lighthearted moment involving service animals, reflecting the department’s broader effort to engage veterans and strengthen connections between military service members and law enforcement.