By Police1 Staff
MINNEAPOLIS — A former NFL player who became a cop says football helps him connect with citizens in the community.
Sgt. Deitan Dubuc told KARE news there are a lot of similarities between tackling opposing players and criminals on the streets.
“Being outside, being physically active and having the chance to chase somebody or make an arrest or help somebody,” Dubac said.
According to the news station, before Sgt. Deitan Dubuc played in the CFL and with the Carolina Panthers, he played college ball with New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady.
“He knew what he could do and he never let anyone stop him from doing what he wanted to do and look where he is today,” Dubuc said.
The Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime Sunday night in Houston, securing Brady’s fifth Super Bowl title, the Associated Press reported.