Brandon Swanson

Hispanics are being encouraged to join law enforcement. To that end, Texas State University is participating in a mentoring and internship program aimed at young men and women who might make law enforcement their careers. A pilot program -- launched last year at Texas State -- is being recognized by HAPCOA, which is short for the Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association. Captain Paul Chapa of the University Police Department says the program provides tactical training as well as leadership and professional development for criminal justice majors.