Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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"Dreams become reality when reality is more than a dream."

The department's longest serving Chief of Police and first black Chief, Bennie Holder sat down with Ms. Ida Walker, who has worked as the Executive Aide for eight Tampa Police Chiefs, to discuss Bennie's journey and overcoming barriers, that even his mother didn't believe he could. Learn more about Retired Chief Holder's journey, his impact on the department today and his message to us all.