Police Week: Approximately 30 newcomers to the Sault — many from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan, some from war-torn Ukraine — learn about local law enforcement
Among many challenges is the hesitancy - among people who come from countries with harsh, dictatorial regimes - to trust police officers.
Ataee attended a meet and greet event with Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Sault OPP officers - who were accompanied by a Sault Area Hospital crisis worker - at Sault Community Career Centre on Queen St. E. on Monday. “In Afghanistan you have to keep your ideas to yourself. Your ideas can put you in danger, especially now. The Taliban are killing people who are criticizing the government, either verbally or written,” Ataee said.
“I’ve always wanted to be able to have this opportunity to sit and meet and talk about just what it is the police in Canada do,” said Hugh Stevenson, Sault Police Service chief speaking to Monday’s gathering. “We need your input. We need you to tell us when you’re hurt, when you need us. We need you to look at situations in your community that could be dangerous. We need you to tell us that because we’re here to help you. I know in some jurisdictions internationally the police are more dictator-ish, they’re working for the ruling party, they are into graft and you don’t get police services unless you give them something. We’re not looking for anything.
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