Const. Tasha Melting Tallow hopes her story will help convince Indigenous youth to consider law enforcement as a lifelong career.
Melting Tallow, a member of the Blood Tribe, took part in a recruitment drive Friday in Standoff, Alta., a Blackfoot community about 200 kilometres south of Calgary.
After the birth of her second child, Melting Tallow said she met a Blood Tribe inspector who encouraged her to apply. Melting Tallow said she hopes to get through to some young people who may think police are the enemy. Acting Sgt. Hadiga Little Wolf is involved in recruiting for the Blood Tribe. She's originally from the nearby Piikani Nation and said her experience growing up made her want to help others.
Allan Big Sorrel Horse, who also belongs to the Blood Tribe, said he is hoping to do something good with his life. He is 15, but already interested in police work. “Obviously once they meet those qualifications and submit an application, that's when the testing starts. Really, it's an easy career to be eligible to apply for.”
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