Really interesting podcast on the challenges of recruiting minorities in law enforcement. Kudos to our very own Paul Denton for influencing a young man to take a career in law enforcement!
Columbus police Sgt. Christopher Smith-Hughes heads the department’s minority recruitment program and talks about why it’s so difficult to attract and hire minority candidates. Smith-Hughes shares what motivated him to pursue a career in law enforcement and why it’s vital that more officers of color are hired. He also talks about the specific challenges black police officers face.