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Police Service looking for Aboriginal recruits
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Saskatchewan Sage
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May 1, 2005
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SASKATOON -- The Saskatoon Police Service is trying to encourage more First Nation and Metis people to consider careers in policing, and has turned to someone who knows the local Aboriginal community well to help in those efforts.
Const. Craig Nyirfa has served as the police service's Aboriginal liaison officer for more than 10 years, during which time he has earned the respect of the Aboriginal community with his many positive initiatives. In January, he was seconded to the police service's recruitment section to lend a hand.
"I've been asked to assist in the recruitment of First Nations and Metis officers," he said. "With the population of Aboriginal residents in Saskatoon growing, the ...