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Officer Aaron Pearson of the Springfield Police Department backs up officer Nicholas Masterson on a shoplifting call. Allegedly a male and a female stole a phone from a popular super center. During the investigation no stolen property was found on there persons but a background check reveals that both suspects have multiple warrants. While placing the male suspect into custody he bolts and a short foot pursuit ensues into a guard rail.  The suspect is tased and continues fight with both officers down a hill.

Name Aaron Pearson
Rank Police Officer
Agency Springfield, MO Police Department
Station/Area Command  
Age 29
From Blue Springs, MO
Hired  
Why Law Enforcement I got the Law Enforcement bug from my father, Winston Pearson, initially.  My dad has been with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department for 30 years.  He always told me I would not get rich becoming a police officer, but I would love going to work everyday and that is true.  My Father-in-Law, Tom Dempsey, is a retired Sgt. with the Springfield Police Department.
First Arrest I was still on Field Training and I was sent to a Domestic Assault.  I was very nervous and tried to be very thorough.  I arrested the male for 3rd Degree Domestic Assault.  He was highly intoxicated, but it was a relatively uneventful arrest in hindsight.  
Best part of the job The best part of the job is the variety.  I know this has been said thousands of times, but two days are never alike.  
Hobbies I like to work out, play golf, play with my children and family, and play with my two dogs (Moose – Great Dane, and Macie – Dutch Shephard).
Favorite Quote After finding Meth in someone’s pants pockets, “These aren’t my pants, I just found these in a dumpster and put them on.”