A dozen woman will soon start on a new career path and in that process, set a new record for the Wichita Police Department. The department says this group of future female officers is the most women it’s ever had in a recruiting class.
“it’s our time to shine,” WPD recruit Vanessa Campos says.
She says she’s pursuing a career with the department to give back to the community where she grew up. She says she decided that joining Wichita’s police force is the best way for her to help keep her city safe.
Wichita Police Sgt. Jeremy Vogel says adding diversity to the force can make the department more successful in keeping the community safe.
(Read more: KWCH News)