Would you consider a career in law enforcement? The RPD is seeking candidates

By Evan Dawson,

Megan Mack

Published January 30, 2024 at 2:34 PM EST

Two Rochester Police Department officers in uniform hold a recruitment sign with a cityscape of Rochester in the background — Captain Greg Bello and Sergeant Justin Collins on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

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Have you ever thought about becoming a police officer?

The Rochester Police Department is in the middle of a recruitment period. We talk with members of RPD about the process, the state of police work, and why think they you should join the ranks.

Our guests:

Captain Greg Bello, Rochester Police Department
Sergeant Justin Collins, director of police recruitment and workforce development for the Rochester Police Department

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Evan Dawson

Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.

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Megan Mack

Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.

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Meet the team behind Connections

Evan Dawson

'Connections' host
Megan Mack

Executive producer of 'Connections' and live/televised engagement programming
Julie Williams

Associate Producer
Robert Braden

Technical Producer & Board Operator
David Griffin

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Gary Pudup

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Mari Tsuchiya

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George Yeadon

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