ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department swore in 16 new officers this week. Officer Jade Rhodes is part of the department’s recruiting class and said she is ready to serve and protect. “When people ask why I chose this profession or why you’re doing it during this time right now, my mom asks me the same question every single day, and I can’t tell you, I can’t explain you, it’s a feeling inside me,” Rhodes said. [TRENDING: Sunflower thieves cause issues at farm | FBI: Student hit officer in head with skateboard during Capitol riot | How much you’ve ever spent on Amazon] The department said this recruiting class of 2021 is diverse — 18% are African American, 18% are female, and 25% are Hispanic. “I am proud of the work the Orlando