Favorite Parts of Being a Police Officer at UCLA Police Department
London, a UCLA Police Officer, most enjoys "the freedom to…build relationships" with community members, transforming the perception of law enforcement from "this cop" to "London," a trusted figure who shares in both joyous and somber life events. This connection fosters mutual benefit and makes the job deeply rewarding.
Community Relations, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Skills, Law Enforcement, Human Connection
Advizer Information
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London McBride
Police Officer
UCLA Police Department
Utah State University 99'
Southern New Hampshire University; MS-Organizational Leadership
Anthropology, Sociology
Government & Public Sector
Legal
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Building relationships with community members is a rewarding aspect of the job
2. Being seen as a person rather than just a police officer fosters trust and open communication
3. The role involves celebrating important life events with community members, creating strong bonds
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
What I enjoy most is the freedom to hang out with people and build relationships. I think that's huge.
You become such a part of the community, especially in law enforcement. People don't see you as just a cop or a police officer; they see you as London.
I tell people, "Don't call me Officer McBride. I have a first name. It's London. Just call me London." That builds relationships.
Then, people tell you about everything, and I think that's really cool. They see you as part of their family, celebrating birthdays and even sad occasions with them. It's huge when they bring you into their personal space.
What I really enjoy most about this position are the times I get to build real relationships with people. That benefits both of us, and it's been the most enjoyable part of this journey in law enforcement.