Twenty-two new recruits were sworn-in on Monday into the
ranks of the Paterson Police Department.
The new cadets will act as probationary police officers,
thanks to funds from the COPS Hiring Program grant.
Jordan Bruce, a recruit, told News 12 what inspires him to
protect and serve.
"Growing up, my father was by biggest inspiration, my
biggest role model. He was a police officer. I've seen the good he's done with
the community, making it better and being very positive," he said. "I
want to be what he was – an inspiration to the community, just making it better
every day."
The new recruits will head to the police academy next week
and are slated to graduate in June.