"I enjoy helping people feel safe," said former Arkansas State Track & Field student-athlete Erika Christian.
Growing up in Memphis, Tenn., Christian witnessed a great deal of delinquent activity in her community and knew she wanted to make a difference somehow, someday. Law enforcement provided that avenue.
"I wanted to be a teacher, for a long time," said Christian. "But, when I got to high school, my high school wasn't perfect. I went to a school where some kids were doing horrible things and delinquent activities.
"I wanted to be on the other side. I've seen how some students disrespect teachers and the impact that it has on educators.