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You probably saw this officer while picking up your turkey or ham. Here’s why

And you’ll never guess his favorite Thanksgiving side

Deputy Kevin Snyder with the Hall County Sheriff laughs with a customer at The Honey Baked Ham Company while directing traffic on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. Honey Baked Ham hires officers during the holidays to control traffic and watch for unruly customers. - photo by Austin Steele

11242018 HAM 001.JPG — Deputy Kevin Snyder with the Hall County Sheriff laughs with a customer at The Honey Baked Ham Company while directing traffic on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. Honey Baked Ham hires officers during the holidays to control traffic and watch for unruly customers. - photo by Austin Steele

Even though for his health he no longer eats ham, Deputy Kevin Snyder of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office shows up to The Honey Baked Ham Company on Thompson Bridge Road every Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.