“Being a police officer satisfies me because I can go home at the end of the day and know that I had a positive impact, whether it be in one person’s life or in the community in general. For me, that makes all the difference when it comes to job satisfaction,” says Natasha Lorenz.
She graduated in 2014 with a B.A. in Sociology-Criminology from the College of Arts & Sciences at Ohio University. She joined the Ohio University Police Department in 2014.
Natasha Lorenz in her Ohio University Police Cruiser.
“It’s difficult for me to pick my favorite part of the job,” she says.
“I look forward to going to work because each day is different and presents new challenges. It is truly a unique field that requires you to learn and develop constantly.”
In her role, she enforces laws, investigates crime, writes reports, interviews witnesses and suspects, and provides a law enforcement presence on campus, among other things.
“One of the best things about this field is that I get to “wear many hats,” Lorenz says.
“I am first and foremost a law enforcement officer, but on any given day, I also fulfill the role of counselor, victim’s advocate, detective, paramedic, and teacher, among others.
“This career gives one the opportunity to use many different personal gifts in the service of others.”
Natasha is speaking at the Sociology Alumni Panel on April 15.
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