Sikeston man joins mother in career in law enforcement

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – Phayzun Fobbs joined his mother, Detective Paula Nichols, at Sikeston DPS.

Fobbs graduated from the SEMO Law Enforcement Academy on December 14, 2023.

Nichols says she excited to have her son working with her.

“I cannot express the joy that I feel having Phayzun working with me.”  Nichols said.

Fobbs said his mother inspired him in many ways, including seeing her passion in serving the community.

“Just seeing the pride, she takes in walking and putting this badge on and it rubbed off on me honestly,” Fobbs said.

Both Nichols and Fobbs were all smiles as they talked about how proud they were of the other one.

Nichols says she’s had a lot of coworkers she’s taken under her wing but to have her son want to follow her lead is a great experience.