First hour: Increasing diversity in the PD and FD
Second hour: Sexism at the Olympics?
A new program aims to increase the diversity in the Rochester Police Department, the Rochester Fire Department, and other areas related to public safety. We'll explore the Career Pathways to Public Safety program. Our guests:
- Tanisha Rivera, works as a tele-communicator for 911
- Autumn Johnson, sponsored by AMR (former Rural Metro) to take EMT course at REOC
- Avery Jackson, works as a security guard for City Security
- Kenan Haynes, works as a firefighter for RFD
- Pedro Nunez , works as a security guard for a local security firm
- Gus Sepulveda, works as Monroe County Sheriffs’ trainee
- Jose Gonzales, member of the Police Recruit Education Project
- Robert Poles, coordinator of the Career Pathways to Public Safety Program
Then, there's been a public debate about sexist language used by broadcasters and print reporters at the Olympic Games. From descriptions of gymnasts who look so calm they "could be at the mall," to deflecting credit to husbands and male coaches, journalists have been under the microscope. Critics say these Olympics demonstrate the double standards and casual sexism that exist in day-to-day life. Others argue that we're being too sensitive. Our guests will discuss it:
- Barbara LeSavoy, director and assistant professor of women and gender studies at SUNY Brockport
- Patti Singer, clean living reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle who spent more than 10 years covering professional sports for several newspapers
