The upcoming Miss USA competition on September 29 is set to make history with the participation of the first-ever law enforcement officer vying for the title. Candace Kanavel, who describes herself as a beauty queen during the day and a police officer at night, is set to represent Arizona in this groundbreaking event, as announced by the Tempe Police Department.
Though initially, her roles as a beauty queen and a hostage negotiator may appear unrelated, Kanavel contends that they share significant similarities. The 27-year-old, who serves as a hostage negotiator on the SWAT team, asserts that the skills she has honed as an officer have proven invaluable in the realm of beauty pageants.
According to Kanavel, “Many of the qualities required of me as an officer directly translate to my role as Miss Arizona USA and vice versa. I must excel as a communicator, exhibit strong leadership, and adapt to diverse situations with ease,” as she conveyed to KNXV.
Her platform is focused on empowering women to cultivate inner strength and self-assurance.
