WFHB FireHouse Broadcasting

Our guest is Bloomington native Paul Norris Jr., police chief at IUPUI and former police chief of the Bloomington campus. Norris talks about growing up in Bloomington, his law enforcement career and the challenges and barriers he overcame, and his advice to African-Americans who aspire to pursue a career in law enforcement professionals. During his notable career, Chief Norris also directed security arrangements for U.S. dignitaries including General Colin Powell. Earlier this month, Norris was elected Second Vice President of the Indiana Chiefs of Police Association. Also in this program: the final installment in a special four-part series of our black history segment "Dark Past Bright Future" brings you oral histories from elder African-Americans recalling the days of segregation in Bloomington. This week's segment features an interview with Betty Bridgwaters. As always, Bring It On! features regional and national news and a regional calendar highlighting events relevant to the local African-American community. Hosted by Beverly Smith and Cornelius Wright.