By Andrew Bates Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Saint John’s police chief says a diversity and inclusion recruiting initiative is part of efforts to make the force more reflective of the city’s demographics. The Inclusivity and Diversity Recruitment Camp runs May 23 at the Saint John Police Force’s Peel Plaza headquarters, according to a press release Wednesday. The full-day program aims to bring in potential recruits from underrepresented communities, including women and visible minorities, and give them an idea of what life as a police officer looks like, according to Chief Robert Bruce. “We’re looking for people … that are looking to find out what policing is all about and how they can serve their community,” Bruce told Brunswick News. At the Tuesday meeting of the Saint John Board of Police Commissioners,…
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