Hundreds of people interested in a law enforcement career were at Temple University Saturday, with an eye on diversifying the force.A mix of emotions and opportunity filling up the Aramark Complex on Temple University’s campus Saturday as more than 100 police agencies are recruiting potential new members.
Nia Brown is a college student studying business, but also a minor in criminal justice and she’s armed with her pen and pad ready to explore any option available. She says becoming a police officer is definitely a possibility. "I definitely would say yes to the academy. It scares me a little bit, but, yeah, definitely excited, too!"
If the primary goal is diversity are we passing up quality for diversity just for the sake of diversity?