By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Nunavik’s police chief says he feels positive about about a recent report aimed at reforming the region’s police service but won’t commit to saying whether he believes all of its recommendations are feasible. Procured by the Kativik Regional Government and released earlier this month, the report makes 35 recommendations for rebuilding public trust in the police service, creating a police training program led by Inuit, and changing hiring requirements to increase Inuit representation. “My approach to the report is very positive,” chief police Jean-François (Jeff) Bernier said Tuesday in an interview. “But for me, it’s too soon to say this or that recommendation I’m completely against.” Bernier is the regional government’s representative on the Nunavik Public Security Committee, which is reviewing…
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