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McAllen Officer Adds College Graduate to His Service Record

· Texas Border Business

Julian Ocañas, a McAllen police officer and South Texas College graduate, has earned his associate degree in Law Enforcement while balancing family life and a career in public service. A former Marine, Ocañas joined the police department after serving in the military. He completed the two-year program in just one year, aided by prior college credits. Ocañas aims to inspire his children through his educational journey. He plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Ocañas will graduate alongside nearly 4,000 students at STC's commencement ceremonies this weekend.

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