OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha Police Department recruiters hope a new video showcasing various aspects of an officer’s life will attract people from all walks of life.
Created by Officer Phil Hodges and his photography company partner, the two-minute “Answer the Call” video was released online at the end of March. Hodges took a cinematic approach to depict various aspects of police life, including vehicle and safety training exercises, medical instruction and patrol work.
Lt. Gregg Barrios, of the backgrounds investigations and recruiting unit, said the idea was to create a well-balanced video that displayed the diversity of officers and opportunities in the field. He hopes the footage will help the department with their summer recruitment push.