Police radios crackle at all hours. Phones ring in the middle of the night. Plans are canceled without warning. For Melissa and David Perkins, that unpredictability isn’t just part of the job, it’s part of their marriage.
Behind the Badge: How this law enforcement duo balances love and duty
Melissa Perkins became the chief of police at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in December of 2025. David Perkins also became chief of police for the City of Aransas Pass in March 2025. Both after decades in law enforcement.
Together, they bring more than 60 years of combined experience, and they say sharing the same demanding profession has strengthened their bond rather than strained it.
“When you’re with someone who is in the same profession, they know the things that you go through,” David Perkins said. “When I get home and I’ve had a bad day, I can bounce it off of her.”
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