In Recruitment Effort, Akron Police Seeks To Mirror The Community

Two years ago, the Akron, Ohio, police recruiting video began with pulsing music and an image of police in helmets and camouflage with assault rifles ready. This year, the most prominent video demonstrates how to prepare for the physical tests to be hired.

The change goes beyond video. The recruiting team from this mid-sized Ohio city is more diverse in just about every way: younger, more women, more African Americans.



from Rhode Island Public Radio http://ift.tt/15nr6HH