Hernandez, Edward 2000-10-06
Edward Hernandez talks about his life as a Hispanic police officer and discusses crime prevention programs he has been a participated in
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Edward Hernandez
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Date: October 06, 2000
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Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:17:31
Abstract
Introduction, Background, Ended service in the Marine Corps, Attended Texas Tech University, Joined the Police Academy, Family members, Financial burden of providing education, Education level of parents, Multiple siblings in school, Lubbock Police Academy, Examinations, Obedience to superiors, Worked undercover for narcotics division, Benefit of ethnicity, Assigned to an older officer, Officer tried to get Hernandez fired, Affected by lack of training, Discrimination in the police force, Effects of prejudice on Hernandez, Unfair treatment of Hispanic citizens, Differences in job performance, His daughter, Pre-K school, Racial inequality in school system, Scholarship opportunities, His son, Goals to attend Notre Dame, GPA and class rank, Scholarship opportunities, Wrestling Program, Assigned as a coach, Transferred from patrol to training division, Providing for underprivileged children, Impact on children, Opened gym for training, Track 3 starts, Community crime prevention programs, Opportunities for children, Benefits for community, Experience communicating with peers, Competition, Effects of self-confidence, Intimidated opponents, Stereotyping in athletics
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