ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - At 58 years old, Terry Allen knows that life sometimes gets in the way. Joined by her family and friends, Allen graduated from the Roanoke County Criminal Justice Academy's basic jailer training program. A couple of years ago, Allen finally earned her college degree and applied for a position with the Roanoke County Sheriff's Office. Allen's family and friends traveled from all over the country to cheer her on. Allen also made history in Roanoke County.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. - At 58 years old, Terry Allen knows that life sometimes gets in the way. Joined by her family and friends, Allen graduated from the Roanoke County Criminal Justice Academy's basic jailer training program. "Law enforcement's been in my family," Allen said. A couple of years ago, Allen finally earned her college degree and applied for a position with the Roanoke County Sheriff's Office. Allen's family and friends traveled from all over the country to cheer her on.