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What made you decide to become a policeman?
I am originally from Meridian, where my dad served as a fire chief as well
as in the military/National Guard. I have always really admired my dad
and how he handles himself and treats people. He has always looked out
for the underdog and raised me and my brother to do the same. I wanted
to be in a position to have a positive impact on the community around
me, and that is what led me to be a policeman.
How long have you been with the Madison PD?
I have been with the Madison PD for two years. After graduating from
MSU, I was in corporate America for almost 20 years, working for a great
company. I never lost the desire to support the community in a leadership
role, so after talking with my wife and praying through what direction to
take, I decided to make a career change.
Tell us about your family.
My wife Haley and I have been married for 15 years this past October.
She graduated from Ole Miss, so we have split household! We have two
beautiful daughters, ages 13 and 10, who are both a part of the wonderful
Madison school system.
What is the toughest thing you’ve experienced in your job?
By far the hardest part of my job is when I see adults make bad decisions
around kids, and the psychological impact it has on them. Kids are much
smarter than we realize, and absorb much more than we even know.
I feel that it is my responsibility as a Christian and as a human being to
lift them up in these situations.
Patrolman
Bryce
McCARRA
MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Share some things you enjoy doing in your spare time.
In my spare time I enjoy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a form of martial arts, because
I feel that it is good for the job, good for the mind, and is good exercise.
I also enjoy hunting deer and turkey and following MSU baseball, but
most importantly, I love to spend time with my family.
What are three things on your bucket list?
I’m 46 years old and I feel like I’ve experienced a lot of really good things
already in my life. In my corporate job I was blessed to be able to travel
the country and see beautiful places and meet some really cool people.
My objective now is to live one day at a time and to be a better dad/
husband than I was the day before, keeping my family safe and spending
quality time with them. I live every day for the Lord and pray for health
and safety for all around me.
46 • NOVEMBER 2021