Huffington Post Magazine Assignment- Tampa's Maverick Cop

Albert Swiger working at his job for a landscape company.

Portrait of Albert Swiger.

Portrait of Albert Swiger.

RS: What was it was it like to be homeless? "I felt as if I was lost at sea, floating in a life raft alone for weeks knowing that I wouldn't survive long in this environment. Deputy Donaldson was like a ship on the horizon headed towards me, he pulled me from the water and saved my life. " 

Portrait of homeless father & son duo Gerald and Paul Glassmyer in Tampa, FL. 

Portrait of Little John sitting on his bed.

Portrait of Bryant Roberson on the streets of Tampa, FL

Portrait of Bryant Roberson on the streets of Tampa, FL

Portrait of Deputy Donaldson's in front of the first house he was able to acquire for his crusade to end homelessness.

Portrait of Deputy Donaldson's overlooking downtown Tampa, FL

Portrait of Deputy Donaldson in downtown Tampa, FL.

Follow Deputy Donaldson's progress on his blog -  Help Cops Help Us: A Homeless Initiative
Follow Deputy Donaldson's efforts on Facebook - Help Cops help us Facebook page