
Jennifer Carpenter
Police Sergeant
Mount Vernon Police Dept
Mount Vernon Police Dept
Police Sergeant
I supervise police officers assigned to the patrol division.
A great day at work for me usually comes at the end of the day when after doing all they could do to effectively serve the community, the officers return to headquarters free from harm and with new knowledge to do an even better job the next time .
Here's the first step for high school students
To be really honest with themselves about who they are. It is important to know one's strengths and weaknesses first before trying to deal with someone else's.
"The lack of encouragement. I was asked 'Can't you find another job?' Each time I had to make a decision that was in the best interest of my personal success, I had 'friends' walk away from me."