President Emeritus, Robert May is a founder of the New Jersey Asian American Law Enforcement Officers Association founded in 1997, and (RET) Detective from PAPD ( Port Authority of NY  NJ).

His message to the young Asian generation:-

Our young Asian generation is often pulled away from a career in law enforcement by our family members. Parents and grandparents of Asian children often believe the law enforcement field is an undesirable career option because of their observations of policing back in Asia and the sensationalized media coverage here where the focus is often negative. This is only now slowly changing as Asians become more aware of the many benefits of a career in law enforcement.

Competition from other career avenues diminishes the pool of available Asians seeking jobs within law enforcement. Positions such as banking, engineering, computer programming, and many other jobs that are popular with Asians are vulnerable to our fluctuating economy and this often means downsizing and layoffs. Seeking second and third career starts as we get older is not an easy task for most of us. Fortunately, a career in law enforcement is historically one that ensures job security. Most people who enter the law enforcement field remain for at least twenty to twenty-five years and finish with a substantial pension for their public service.

The hiring process for obtaining law enforcement employment within a municipality can at times seem difficult. Some municipalities prefer to hire from within its borders. A recent publication described how six out of eight newly hired police officers were relatives of current or retired police officers from the same departments. However, Asian officers are also welcomed and wanted by many towns and cities. And despite the odds, Asians must continue to strive forward and take the entry law enforcement tests whenever possible.