James Lukeson

James Lukeson is a soon-to-be-retired detective with the NYPD, where he has served for 22 years in Brooklyn, New York. He began his career on patrol and midnight patrol before being selected early for the department's Anti-Crime Unit, in which he served for more than 17 years. In that role he conducted investigations and arrests related to narcotics, illegal firearms, human trafficking, robberies, burglaries, and grand larcenies. Before joining the NYPD, Lukeson completed seven years of active duty in the U.S. Army, first in military intelligence and later as a 14 Tango Patriot Crewman Launchman member responsible for setting up missile canisters and communications between missiles and radar. He was stationed in Germany, Korea, and Fort Bliss, Texas. Lukeson attended Ferrum College for one year, where he studied criminal justice and played football. Over the course of his career he has received more than 100 medals for meritorious and exceptional police service. He has also participated in the Mike Murphy Run, a 5K event supporting fallen veterans.