Tulsa Police recruiting at QuikTrip

Reported by: Chris Cordt - KJRH News

What does it take to become a Tulsa Police Officer? How much does it pay? There's a new initiative to answer those questions and pin a badge on the best of the best.

The Police Department is passing out cards at all Tulsa QuikTrips. Each card at each store has the top ten frequently asked questions on the back. On the front is a message to those curious about protecting others. Officer Jesse Guardiola with the Tulsa Police Department says, "If you truly want peace, work for justice and that's what you do when you sign up with the Tulsa Police Department is you work for justice for people who can't work for themselves."

The city has budgeted for a class of 20 in 2008. Although hundreds from across the country may give it a shot, only the most dedicated will be accepted. New recruits go through 6 months of academy training and 4 months of field training before they are on their own.