Reasons for a Successful Career in Law Enforcement and In Life
by Rev. Heulet Arnold
SYNOPSIS
The times have changed but many of the struggles are the same when it comes to Americas racial, social, economic job opportunity, education, law enforcement and political issues of the day.
As a black law enforcement professional, I’ve seen the good and bad side of people living in thriving and left behind communities like Dayton, Ohio. I know the impact policing can make to improve lives or destroy lives in communities, especially communities of color. I developed the desire to become a police officer as a youth growing up in the Jim Crow south where I experienced the negative impacts of good and bad policing along with bad policies (laws) enabling systemic racism to deny people living in communities of color equal opportunities and equal justice to succeed in America.
I was one of the 1st black officers on the police force in Dayton, Ohio. My journey from Georgia to Dayton, Ohio where I became a decorated law officer in the Police Department, an educator and pastor over a 30 plus year career was not an easy one. Like most Blacks who decided to work in law enforcement I had to overcome many obstacles including and racism (bigotry), unfair employment policies, and a lack of trust of between citizens of Dayton, Ohio and the police department. My strong faith in God, the early teachings of my parents, and a strong desire to help others formed the foundation of success in my career and my life’s journey. But it was my integrity, education, determination, and ability to gain the trust of others (white and black people) in the Dayton community that allowed me to overcome challenges that stopped many others from having long and successful careers in law enforcement.
The times have changed but many of the struggles are the same when it comes to Americas racial, social, economic job opportunity, education, law enforcement and political issues of the day.
As a black law enforcement professional, I’ve seen the good and bad side of people living in thriving and left behind communities like Dayton, Ohio. I know the impact policing can make to improve lives or destroy lives in communities, especially communities of color. I developed the desire to become a police officer as a youth growing up in the Jim Crow south where I experienced the negative impacts of good and bad policing along with bad policies (laws) enabling systemic racism to deny people living in communities of color equal opportunities and equal justice to succeed in America.
I was one of the 1st black officers on the police force in Dayton, Ohio. My journey from Georgia to Dayton, Ohio where I became a decorated law officer in the Police Department, an educator and pastor over a 30 plus year career was not an easy one. Like most Blacks who decided to work in law enforcement I had to overcome many obstacles including and racism (bigotry), unfair employment policies, and a lack of trust of between citizens of Dayton, Ohio and the police department. My strong faith in God, the early teachings of my parents, and a strong desire to help others formed the foundation of success in my career and my life’s journey. But it was my integrity, education, determination, and ability to gain the trust of others (white and black people) in the Dayton community that allowed me to overcome challenges that stopped many others from having long and successful careers in law enforcement.
ISBN: 978-1087924458
