Police Communications Operator (PCO) Corey Johnson-Larkins is excited to join the 91大神, Baltimore Police Department (UMBPD). This is his first role as a PCO.
鈥淚鈥檝e always had a thing for being a police officer, but I was scared to take the agility test,鈥� says Johnson-Larkins. He says earning the PCO position at UMBPD was a major achievement.
鈥淚t was very memorable, getting to talk on the radio and sit in the PCO chair,鈥� he says. He especially enjoys being a part of a team and being able to help officers when they need assistance.
Johnson-Larkins wasn鈥檛 always confident on the radio. In fact, he says he was scared to talk on the radio at first. 鈥淚 had to tell myself I can do it,鈥� he says. Through training, he鈥檚 gaining more confidence every day.
If you ever need to call UMBPD (410-706-6882), you might hear Johnson-Larkins鈥� voice. 鈥淭his is a great campus,鈥� he says. 鈥淚f you ever need assistance, public safety is always willing to help.鈥�
Johnson-Larkins aspires to become a PCO supervisor or lead one day. He also hopes to go to school to become a mortician after he retires. 鈥淚 come from a background in funeral service, with over 15 years of experience,鈥� he says.
Outside of work, Johnson-Larkins enjoys relaxing, reading, and watching the news. He described himself as a loving person who will do anything for anybody.