There isn't a day that passes that Sergeant Carol Adams doesn't think about her mother's murder. 35 years ago, her mother became a victim of domestic violence and died of gunshot wounds inflicted by Carol's own father. The Richmond, VA-based sergeant has spent last decade of her life helping other victims of domestic abuse.
Both Sgt. Carol and her sister decided to become police officers because, as she told PoliceMag.com, "I knew I could make a difference by educating while providing protection, by enforcing our laws, and by pursuing the perpetrators of crimes." Sgt. Adams took her dedication to domestic abuse victims further by establishing the Carol Adams Foundation, which provides emergency assistance to women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
One of these victims is Star, a single mother of three, who suffered abuse at the hands of her controlling husband. He shot her in the head in front of her children. After 15 surgeries, it was a miracle she survived. And thanks to Sgt. Adams, Star and her children now have a safe place to call home. The Carol Adams Foundation set Star up with a fresh start and new beginning, and the mother and sergeant have formed an unbreakable bond.
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