Mendoza, Raul O; Rodriguez, Dennise (father/daughter). Yuma County Main Library, 2010-01-16T14:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006116

Interview Description

Raul Mendoza (50) talks with his daughter, Dennise Rodriguez (30) about his childhood and his various careers. Raul talks at length about his career in the police department.

Facilitator Subject Log

01:00 Raul was born in Mexico, and came to the US when he was in 6th grade. He talks about this transition.

10:34 Raul went to college for 2 years, where he met his wife. He wanted to be a police officer and a teacher.

15:42 Raul talks about his involvement in the police department.

21:08 Raul recalls when his brother died of a drug overdose.

25:45 Raul talks about being an impartial enforcer of the law. He didn't give breaks to Latinos or his own family members.

29:50 Raul talks about his current life and activities.

24:22 Life has been more than he expected, full of accomplishments and achievments.

38:54 Raul offers words of advice - do the right thing and follow your dreams.