Brian Akers:  

Hello London High School class of 1984. I was a member of your class for approximately 3 years prior to becoming a high school dropout. At the age of 17 I became a father so I was forced to join the work force. I don't use fatherhood as an excuse for quitting school, I most-likely wouldn't have graduated anyway. Truancy, fighting, and outright disrespect towards faculty members were all characteristics of mine. To this day, I regret my actions as a high school student. Moving along now. After dropping out of high school, I attended night school and obtained a G.E.D. A few years later I attended Clark State Community College. I enrolled in the Basic Peace Officer Training Academy. I graduated in December of 1989. A few days after graduation, I joined the London, Ohio Police Department where I'm employed today with the rank of Sergeant. I plan to retire in a little more than a year. At that point I plan to start my own business. During the past 25 years, I've fathered 1 son: Aaron, 3 daughters: Amanda, Allison, Abby, and one step-daughter: Jennifer. Aaron is a Sergeant in the United States Army. He has served 3 tours of duty in Iraq. Amanda i...Expand for more