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Which Jersey Housewife Used to Be a Cop?

One of the 'Wives has a deep history with the justice system.

By Mary Paige Nesfeder
Dolores' Daughter Is Doing Everything Dolores Should Have Done

RHONJ newbie Dolores Catania is Jersey Strong, and she's got the background to prove it. During her therapy session early on in the season, Dolores reveals that she was once a cop. She tells her therapist that she is "inherently a detective" and notes that she finds everything out. While Bravolebrities have previously had run-ins with the law, there has never been a Real Housewife whose job it was to enforce it. Dolores recalls the six years she worked various jobs as a member of the police force in the court room and cell blocks. She even used to transport prisoners back in the day. She states, "I don't like people screwing me over." 'Wives, you've been warned.

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