Interim Prince Albert police chief speaks to improvements within the force
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The Prince Albert Police Service has been working for over three months now to rid the force of intense criticism that has shadowed the organization for the last few years.
The Prince Albert Police Service has been working for over three months now to rid the force of intense criticism that has shadowed the organization for the last few years.
“In three months, although that is a relatively short period of time, there is a very good foundation to work from at the Prince Albert Police Service,” said interim police chief Patrick Nogier.
“We are going to prove to people what we mean to the community.
“Upon arriving here, there was very much an appetite to engage. There was a lot of willingness to sit down and discuss topics. There wasn’t always going to be topics of agreement but the fact that they were willing to come to the table and have discussions about progression was encouraging and those continue today.”
The service has faced criticism and scrutiny from the public and other organizations over the past few years.
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