New Métis police chief offers hope to Edmonton’s diverse communities – CBC
Community leaders applaud solid track record for increasing diversity during previous stint as police chief
Nov 08, 2018
Community leaders are welcoming the selection of Dale McFee Edmonton’s first Métis police chief.
Advocates who work with Edmonton’s Indigenous, immigrant and LGBTQ communities say McFee has a track record for inclusion.
Under his leadership as police chief for eight years in Prince Albert, the number of Indigenous officers grew to 38 percent.
‘I’m excited to work with him,” said Allen Benson, CEO of Native Counselling Services of Alberta.
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