Dr. Philip Neely, Career Law Enforcement Officer, recalls how running track saved him from criminal behavior.

When Dr. Neely was two years old, his father was locked away in prison and his mother passed away. Raised by his grandmother who was raising a dozen children of her own, young Philip spent his childhood surrounded by the devastating impact of drugs and alcohol on a family.After numerous run-ins with the police, as well as poor school attendance and brushes with juvenile detention, young Philip's life begins to change after Winfred Jordan, his childhood friend, encourages him to join the high school track team, At that point, things begin to change. Earning a scholarship to a Division III school, Neely spends three years winning numerous track awards before leaving school to study law enforcement. A life long learner, Neely returns to school in subsequent years and builds a stellar career in law enforcement he could hardly have imagined as a boy.Dr. Phillip R. Neely, Jr., is a 22-year career law enforcement officer having served in progressively responsible leadership and field positions in local law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Dr. Neely is currently working in education, instructing, advising, and mentoring adult learners.Tell Me What Happened features the music of Susan Salidor.Get Susan Salidor’s One Little Act of Kindness Children’s BookGet Susan Salidor’s I’ve Got Peace in My Fingers Children’s BookMore Information about other quality publications from our sponsor can be found on Sidelineinkpublishing.comThose interested in recording and saving your laughter for free and forever go to Laughsaver.com