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Paying It
I
want people to have a different
n every life, choices
perspective. We’re here because
are required; there is
of the taxpayers and the people in
no way around them. And
in every life, those choices
often affect the common good.
Forward
the community. We understand
there is a frustration about crime:
being victims, what they see on
This is the case for Keith and
the news, jails as a revolving door,
Dr. Amy Hallal Henderson.
By CC Thomas
being soft on crime. I can see that
They choose to serve their community,
some level of justice and accountability
their county, and the needs of the people.
is put forth. That’s the satisfaction I get.
Their dedication to their career choices is
police academy. I was with the state
For many people, this is the only place
apparent in everything they do.
police for several years and then attended
to turn. We are the people who address
law school. I stayed on as a lawyer and
justice with the victims.”
Keith is currently Floyd County
officer and eventually became prosecutor.
Prosecutor, and his wife Amy is a
I am like-minded about the importance
Amy seconds those same
physician in New Albany. Both grew
of community but with a different
thoughts, “When I was in medical school,
up in the area and knew they wanted to
focus. The prosecutor is the chief law
the motto of our honor society was
give back to their community. “I grew
enforcement agent in the county, so it
‘Worthy to serve the suffering,’ and that
up knowing I would always follow in my
gives me a unique understanding of
has really stuck with me over the years.
father’s footsteps. I saw the impact he
the police officers and where they’re
To think, that really needs to be my goal:
had on the community and his patients.
coming from. It also holds them to a
to help people medically, physically, and
I wanted to be able to help people in the
higher standard because I understand also
emotionally and also to help them stay
same way,” said Amy, who started her
what they should do. I see myself as a
healthy.”
medical career with her father’s practice
quarterback in the system.”
As much as they serve the
in New Albany.
community, though, Keith is quick to
While both careers aren’t without
put family and faith as the top priority.
Keith adds, “When I graduated
stress, the Hendersons insist the sacrifices
“I don’t think there is any secret to it.
from Providence, I knew I wanted to
and long hours are worth it. Keith says,
Every day is an attempt at balance with
be involved in criminal justice. I took
“I want to be exactly opposite of what
the perspective of what’s important.
a different path getting there, though.
people think the government is: clock
Church and faith are important to us.
After I graduated, I entered the state
watchers, lazy, not doing very much. I
To keep everyone grounded and faith-
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July/August 2009
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