Editor’s note: Answering  The Purcell Register’s six questions this week is Les Bell, a newly sworn-in deputy at the McClain County Sheriff’s Office.

Q. How long have you been in law enforcement?

A. Nine years.

Q. What made you interested in becoming a deputy?

A. After working in small towns I wanted to be a bigger part of the community. 

Q. Where is your home town?

A. Mangum, Okla.

Q. Family?

A. Two daughters and a stepson.

Q. What is the most rewarding part of your job?

A. Meeting members of the community and being a part of the community.

Q. What is the most Challenging part of your job?

A. Trying to help ones that won’t let officers help them.