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Two NYPD officers who broke barriers are now looking to help inspire the next generation of Asian Americans in law enforcement.  

News 12’s Katie Lusso spoke to Captain of the 62nd precinct Tao Chen and Detective Wayne Kam who hope their success will inspire others while creating change as well. 

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2 NYPD officers look to inspire next generation of Asian American law enforcers

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of the asian american pacific islander heritage Month. We're introducing you to some new Yorkers who are breaking barriers and trying to make a difference. News. 12 reporter Katie lusso spoke to two NYPD officers who hope their success will inspire others. Walking through Bath Beach in Brooklyn. Captain Tao Chen has an advantage. He speaks the language, he knows the culture, able to use my language skill to bridge the gap between the, The community and the police department. Captain Chen is now the commanding officer of the 62nd Precinct. But when he moved to New York from China at 16 years old, he had to adjust to a new life. Don't speak ah the language, I don't know the culture. His family lived in Sheepshead Bay. His parents worked at a garment factory after school. I have to go to the factory to help them out while my classmates went out to to play. It was, it was tough. In 2004, after graduating from Suny Westbury, he joined the ranks of the NYPD. His parents, he says we're not thrilled in chinese culture, they want their son to become doctors, lawyers and all that. But he says he knew it was the right move. It's kind of like a calling. I felt that there's something like I could do and I want to make a difference. In 2019. He helped launch the asian american police executive council with the goal to inspire more asian american police officers to make their way up the ranks. He's also a member of the asian jade society. Detective Wayne cam is the president. We promote tolerance and unity with the asian community and also amongst our MOS is through the fraternal organization. They give back to the community, especially during the pandemic. We also assisted nonprofits, participating cultural events and hold events like this one in Queens to teach about asian culture, often to the youth. The brains are sponges to educate them now before it's too late to NYPD officers, different ranks, different roles, but the same goals to educate at the end of the day, it's education, we all american here and we are trying to um achieve our american dream and inspire. No matter what background you are, no matter what, where you're from, hope to continue to inspire and mentor the newer generation Katie Lasso News 12.

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