Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 7 April 2005 — Page 36

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Robert Scaife, continued from page 1

In 1998, Scaife was down to the final oral interview in the process to become a police officer. At that time, he felt that God had not released him from serving the youth and community at Buley Center. However, 6 years later, minister Scaife, felt that the Prayer of Jabez was calling upon him to extend his service. He once again applied to become an officer of the Muncie Police Department. About 13 months ago, that became a reality. Today, Scaife has

finished the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy where he graduated in a class of 111. He notes that the Academy was very educational, placing a new understanding of the law before him. While there, he was surprised to learn that his classmates had voted for him to receive the Herman H. Freed Award. This award recognized his attitude and potential. His philosophy on police work: “Treat everybody with respect.” The easygoing man laughs and says that he doesn’t always get respect. Many African Americans view him as a

“sell-out” and there are those whites who use racial epithets. Scaife laughs and says as long as it is verbal and not physical; he can go with the flow. His partner, officer Amy Fisher, is a 7-year veteran of the force. Scaife declares that she is a good officer who helps to resource others. He is learning much by riding with her and says that her gender is not a deterrent to him. Perhaps he is used to strong women. Of course, Scaife’s routine has changed as a result of the job. He works 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. and finds that his time must be carefully

organized. With a wife, Wilisha, and three children at home, he has many demands upon his time. In addition, his ministry as associate minister at Union Missionary Baptist Church , has been modified to a certain extent. A s head of the Armor Bearers Ministry, Scaife’s time with Pastor Willie J. Jackson Sr. is somewhat limited, but he and his family have confirmed in prayer that this is the position to which God has called him. As one of six African American police officers, Scaife testifies that both

Chief Joe Winkle and Deputy Chief James Peters are committed to increasing the minority presence on the Muncie Police Department. Asked if he is recruiting, he replies, “Always.” He then states that he loves his job and will be doing it until released by God. Scaife says that his children are proud of their father. Police work is even a part of their discussion for future careers. Perhaps, you have considered a career in law enforcement also. Scaife highly recommends it.

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