Officer James Bray joined the Longview Police Department in December of 2006 and was nominated for Rookie of the Year.  Prior to coming to work for Longview Police Department, he served over 20 years in the United States Marine Corps.  Officer Bray served in patrol for three years before becoming the Beat 30 PAR Officer.  He was a Field Training Officer for seven months prior to taking the position of Beat 30 Police Area Representative.