New program bolsters police forces in Ohio

The Beavercreek Police Department is benefiting from a state-wide recruitment initiative that seeks to diversify the ranks.It's called the College ...

December 7, 2022
10:36 PM

The Beavercreek Police Department is benefiting from a state-wide recruitment initiative that seeks to diversify the ranks.It's called the College to Law Enforcement Pathway Program. Criminal justice students intern with area law enforcement agencies. Career officers mentor them to develop leadership skills.Officer Taylor Smart recently graduated from this program through Cedarville University. She says simulated scenarios helped her focus on how to navigate situations she may encounter on patrol.

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