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Helena police officer Marcus Desmond discusses what he loves about his job and the city.

As you see Helena’s first responders making their way around town, you might notice Marcus Desmond in his police car helping to protect the community.

As a police officer for the Helena Police Department, Desmond serves on patrol, responding to calls and preventing crime, all while constantly building relationships and engaging in community outreach.

His line of work is one that he is blessed to be involved with, striving to protect the community each day in order to better Helena as a whole.

“I love my job because it goes beyond just wearing a badge; it’s about making a difference,” Desmond said. “It’s the small moments, like helping someone in need or seeing a child smile when they feel safe, that remind me why I chose this path.”

Desmond chose to work in Helena because he sees it as a close-knit community that values connection, integrity and progress.

He stated that he strives to make a difference not just by enforcing the law, but also by fostering trust amongst the citizens while also protecting all that is important to Helena.