Saskatchewan police chiefs weighs in on perception of police amid Tyre Nichols case
“We do have a bad history with police officers and of course the chief is doing his best to try engage in Black communities in Regina,” said Bushi. “But unfortunately, we’ve taken 10 steps back right now by not having a voice at that table.”
Bushi sat on the board of police commissioners as recently as December 2022, when her term ended and was not renewed for 2023. She has conducted research into policing at the University of Regina and says the community is growing but needs a voice to represent the historic experience Black people have had with police. Bushi expresses disappointment that there is no Black representation on the Board of Police Commissioners.
“My voice on that police board was actually very relevant and it was quite needed, especially in this day and age,” she said. “They are missing out on understanding Black culture and the needs and wants of Black people in the community and to protect Black voices and Black people in Regina.”— with files from Connor O’Donovan.
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