International Association Honours Rcmp Officer

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"I looked at the mandate and realized we had to invite other policing agencies to the table. It needed to be a nationally-coordinated effort and we formed a national steering committee. With the RCMP, and the two provincial policing services, we had the whole country involved," [Shirley Cuillierrier] said. "The people needed to be assured of their rights to a peaceful demonstration."

"More recently I've enjoyed the commission of being in charge of national Aboriginal policing services, which is quite an honour. I felt that it was an opportunity to really make a difference through my work," said the mother of two. "I feel very strongly about mentoring younger people and every day I talk to youth about joining the RCMP."

"Even though Native people have sometimes been on the front page over confrontations, we still have so much to be proud of and I encourage everyone to consider a career in policing," she said. "Having our men and women on the front line makes a difference in someone's life every minute of every day."

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International Association Honours Rcmp Officer

For the first time ever, a Canadian has been recognized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Superintendent Shirley Cuillierrier, an Aboriginal employee with more than 25 years of distinguished service in the RCMP, was named India...

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