Like Father, Like Sons | Texas police sergeant shares the beat with his children

FORT WORTH, Texas — When your job is one of the most dangerous, it’s no surprise a father who has been a Fort Worth police officer for more than 25 years would check on his son doing the same work.

During roll call on July 31, Sgt. Dana Stevenson surprised his son, Officer Kolby Stevenson.

“I saw my dad sitting in the back row when I walked in, and I was like, What are you doing here?” Kolby said.

For Sgt. Stevenson, the visit was about sharing an unforgettable experience.

“Shoulder to shoulder, going to call together and wearing the same uniform. It meant everything to me,” he said.

Stevenson has been with the department since 2001 and encouraged Kolby to pursue his career dreams—only to see his son choose to follow in his father’s footsteps.

“What he instilled in me was to serve my