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Odessa Beat Cop Ben Miller near retirement after 26 years on downtown patrol
Cpl Ben Miller, a 26 year Odessa police veteran, walks a five mile beat through downtown. Merchants praise his presence while Miller notes downtown shifts away to malls and laments fewer arrests. He hopes to reach 36 years, aims to retire next year, and fears losing his community ties.
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