Inspiring 16-Year-Old Lands Chief Of Police Job For A Day

- In honor of International Women's Day, we highlight stories of girls who dare to dream big. My next guest can certainly relate, she is a high school student who dreams of making it to the top of law enforcement. Please welcome 16

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old Jordan, come on. (audience clapping and applauding) So how long? Since you're only 16, knowing this is amazing at that age, but how long did you know you wanted to work in law enforcement? - Well, basically my whole life. When I was a kid, I loved watching Scooby Doo and reading all those crime novels and stuff like that. (Audience applauding and laughing) - You have some fans. - That's really what sold me on the whole law enforcement thing.

Yes Yes. Let's admit you're a researcher, okay. So why do you think we need more women specifically in law enforcement? - Well, women really provide a different perspective, and perspective is what you need to solve crimes more efficiently and especially accurately. And I think it's not just women who need more law enforcement. I think we need more people of color facing disabilities with different beliefs. I think... - Knowing this at that age is good. (audience applauding) - Diversity-- - Listen to the politicians. (Audience laughs) - I think diversity is the most important thing for perspective in law enforcement. - Yes.

Yes. - Because we are a diverse culture and everyone needs to be represented, it's amazing that you know that at such a young age. So, Liv, what impresses you most about law enforcement? Because you've worked with them for the show. - I once played a sheriff in a movie that I barely remember. And I did all the training in Austin. I've seen all of that, it's really scary and difficult. They prepare you to walk into a room and you don't know what's going to happen, you do all the cadet training and that's all amazing. - Oh, I just got so stressed that my armpits are sweating. (Audience laughs) - Handcuffs are the most important thing.

You know what? I'm on it. - the right career path. - Learning to put on handcuffs is very difficult and very important. - Yes. - I saw someone get shocked and they offered to shoot each other because they have to know what it feels like... - These are men. - There's no way two women would say, sure, just tame me. (Audience laughs) No, that's a man. They're like he feels great. (Audience laughs) So, Jordan, why are you so drawn to choosing this path? - Well, no one in my family works in law enforcement. So it's not like I'm following in anyone's footsteps.

But when I was about five

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s old, my mother passed away. So every time I see on the news that someone has lost a loved one, whether it's a parent or a child, I feel like I can relate to that, I feel it. - She would be proud of you. - Yes, I'm sorry. - No, that's emotion, okay. - But yes, I feel like I can identify with them. And I think being in law enforcement really allows me to help others, you know, prevent someone from losing someone. We are relating. - Yes, or give closure, solve the crime and give them closure. - Yes. (audience applauding) And I can also imagine that in those kinds of circumstances, if someone were to lose someone, you can look them right in the eye, especially if it's a little child, and look, this happened to me and you're going to get out. . on the other hand, because there is a very big difference between someone actually being in someone's place and having been there.

People receive it a little better. So what an amazing testimony you have with all this journey. So Jordan, what are your goals for the next few years? - Well, I hope to go to Sam Houston State University. - Yes. - And have some experience in law enforcement as a

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officer and detective. Hopefully, hopefully, eventually I would love to join the FBI as a special agent. - Yes, goals. (audience applauding) I love it. Alright, I have a surprise for Jordan. Since this is my woman's hour, I want to pair her with someone she can learn from.

So I have someone who is perfect. She is the Chief of Police for the city of Dallas, she leads a department of over 3,000 officers, she is also the first woman and the first African American woman to lead the department and what I'm talking about is 140 years of Thomas history. Please welcome everyone, Chief Renee Hall. (audience clapping and applauding) (upbeat music) (audience applauding and applauding) - Ypu could come out and join in, come here, Chief Hall. - Absolutely. -My God, I love a woman in a suit, he is so powerful. (audience cheering and applauding) It's so powerful. - She is so amazing that I am impressed. - 16 years old. - Oh my God! -Yes.-She was somewhere chasing a boy or something. (audience laughs) - I definitely didn't have that kind of plan.

Chief Hall, you've had a very impressive career, tell us a little about it. - Well, unlike Jordan, I didn't always want to be a

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officer. I thought I was going to be a lawyer. But now I truly know that law enforcement is a calling. And when I received my calling on my life, I responded. I started in the city of Detroit. I was there for about 18 and a half years, working my way up to assistant principal, and then I was blessed and honored to apply and be chosen. Leading the city of Dallas and I'm very excited. - Dallas, Texas. (Audience cheering and applauding) - It's nothing important. - Whatever. - It is only the ninth largest city in the country. - I was like, that's a crazy big city.

Texans are crazy and have good luck. (laughs) - I am very honored to have heard you speak about women in law enforcement. And I think we bring a great balance to the fact that law enforcement has to be tough at one time, but empowering. Because there are many challenges for the profession itself and striking that balance really helps us. She's way ahead of where I was, so...-I think in the end she's maybe ahead of everyone except the two of us, but yeah. (Audience laughs) So, Chief Hall, what impresses you most about Jordan? -I mean the fact that she is so motivated and she already knows what she wants, I can't wait to see what the Lord brings to her life. - With that fruition (audience applauding) that's like yes, yes.

So, Chief Hall, you have a surprise for her, right? - Yes, I have something for you. What I'm going to give you is a challenge coin. These are handed out to law enforcement officers and firefighters across the country and are a symbol of our agency and the challenge we face every day while risking our lives, so this is for you. - Thank you so much. (audience applauding) Can I hug you? (audience cheering and applauding) - Thank you, my God! (audience applauding) - I have a couple more things. - Oh, go ahead, I love this part. - So what you're going to do now is bring yourself to Dallas and you'll be

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of police for a day. (Audience cheering and applauding) - No pressure, it doesn't suck. (Audience laughs) - You will direct day-to-day operations, you will meet all the command staff, you will know the ins and outs of surveillance, you will see everything.

But you know, a profession of love where everyone works together to make Dallas the safest city in the country. And you will rule the city for one day. - Thank you so much. (audience applauding) - What do you think, Jordan? - I'm speechless, oh my God! - Are you a little scared inside? - A little, even more - I can do this - than a little - I can do this. (Both laugh) - Kelly. I also want to make sure I keep my hands on you. As you enroll in college and stay connected to yourself. So I'm here for whatever you need.

You're going to do amazing things and I'll be here every step of the way. - Thank you, I need another hug. (audience cheering and applauding) Thank you very much. - You are welcome. - That is the best. - Thank you so much. - Wow, you're amazing.