Farica Prince is named the new deputy principal of Prince Albert, Sask. police | The Canadian News

Farica Prince has been named the new deputy director of the Prince Albert Police Service.

The Saskatchewan Police Force announced the appointment Wednesday after a nationwide search.

Prince said he looks forward to working with agency and community partners on public safety priorities.

“I am grateful for having had the opportunity to bring about change in the police at different levels. It has allowed me to contribute to discussions and decisions that impact the most marginalized people in our society, ”Prince said in a press release.

“The Prince Albert Police Service is a renowned, highly respected organization, and I am honored to have been chosen to be part of the team.”

Police officers said a series of online meetings have been planned next month to allow Prince, who hails from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba, to meet and meet the local community in Prince Albert.

Since he began his law enforcement career in 2001, officials said Prince has been responsible for many areas, including training, communications, detention, human resource management, professional standards, as well as politics and procurement.

“Prince brings 20 years of experience to his new role and demonstrates leadership and a strong commitment to community engagement, public safety and proactive policing initiatives,” Prince Albert Police Chief Jonathan Bergen said in a statement. press.

“He has experience in several key service areas and continues to approach his work in law enforcement with compassion and respect with the goal of engaging and supporting the wider community on issues that affect public safety.”

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Prince received his law degree from Australia’s Charles Sturt University in 2019.

Sheryl Kimbley, chairman of the Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners and a member of the search committee also welcomed the appointment.

“Prince stood out as a very educated and well-spoken candidate and I look forward to the new perspective she will bring to our community. I feel very positive as we move forward, ”Kimbley said in a statement.

Prince was recognized as a commissioned officer by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta and previously served as an inspector in the administrative support division of the Blood Tribe Police Service.

The new assistant principal begins her new job on October 1.