Capt. TJ Tuck has a public persona of being a laid-back kind of guy.
But, Tuck, whose last day at Alexander City Police Department was Wednesday, said it just seems that way because of how he treats people.
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Alexander City Police Department Capt. TJ Tuck has retired from the department after 19 years of service.
Gwen Bishop / TPI
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