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Heroic Sergeant Who Tackled Boston Marathon Bomber Retires, Gives Advice To Young Officers

Charlotte Pence Bond
Heroic Sergeant Who Tackled Boston Marathon Bomber Retires, Gives Advice To Young Officers
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Watertown Police Sergeant Jeff Pugliese, the officer known for tackling the Boston marathon bomber to the ground, retired from the force after 41 years. 

Pugliese discussed the important role of police work and how much he loved his job. His retirement is a mandatory one, as Massachusetts requires police officers to retire at the end of the month in which they reach 65 years of age.

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