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About Fidele Sebahizi

Dr. Fidele Sebahizi grew up in a poor African village and survived an ethnically-motivated massacre in a United Nations refugee camp in Gatumba, Burundi. Overcoming tremendous life obstacles as an immigrant in the United States, Fidele achieved...

…the American Dream.

A Groundbreaking Career in Law Enforcement

Fidele became the first immigrant to join and work for the Abilene Police Department (APD) in Texas as a police officer. He also made history as the first member of the Banyamulenge ethnic group in the United States to serve the American community in this capacity.

Educational Achievements

While working for the APD, Fidele earned multiple degrees:

  • B.A. in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University
  • M.S. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University
  • Ph.D. in Criminal Justice – Homeland Security from Liberty University

Author and Advocate

Dr. Sebahizi is also a published author of the memoir, Creating a Life from the Ashes.

Personal Life

A devoted father and husband, Fidele enjoys listening to country music in his free time.

For more information, visit his website:
Creating a Life from the Ashes

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