New “Hometown Recruiting Program” creates pipeline for aspiring police officers from diploma to degree
The Arlington Independent School District, Arlington Police Department and UT Arlington partner in new criminal justice education “Fast Track.”ARLINGTON, Texas – High school students considering a law enforcement career can earn credit toward a criminal justice degree and participate in early police training through a new program backed by the Arlington Police Department, the Arlington Independent School District and UT Arlington.
The “Hometown Recruiting Program” is believed to be a first of its kind in terms of collaboration among three of the region’s largest public institutions. It
