Amid nationwide recruiting crisis, every good law enforcement candidate is vital
‘Everyone is fishing out of the same pond’
Shelby County Sheriff's recruit Jhyunn Armstrong (middle) practices riot formations with fellow recruits on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
The narrative around policing has changed in recent years, adding to the challenge of recruiting and retaining officers here and across the country. But Jhyunn Armstrong, soon to become a Shelby County Sheriff’s deputy, is following his dream.
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Shelby County Sheriff’S Office Jhyunn Armstrong Jay Jones Chris Harris John Rada Memphis Police Department police recruitment Subscriber OnlyThank you for being a subscriber to The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
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Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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