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By Bhagyashree Chatterjee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter What does it mean to police a community as diverse as Squamish? How can law enforcement better connect with Indigenous communities to build trust and respect? For Const. Kelly Dean of the Integrated First Nations Policing Unit (IFNU), these questions aren\u2019t just theoretical\u2014they\u2019re at the heart of his everyday work. \u201cIn my role, it\u2019s different,\u201d Dean shared during an interview with The Squamish Chief. \u201cI have a heart connection with the community. When something happens, it\u2019s not just a call\u2014I see how it impacts families. The community feels like my extended family.\u201d \u2018These choices are intentional\u2019 Established in 2008, the Integrated First Nations Policing Unit (IFNU) serves the S\u1e35wx\u0331w\u00fa7mesh \u00daxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, covering Squamish, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver. Based… <\/p>\n

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By Bhagyashree Chatterjee Local Journalism Initiative Reporter What does it mean to police a community as diverse as Squamish? How can law enforcement better connect with Indigenous communities to build trust and respect? For Const. Kelly Dean of the Integrated First Nations Policing Unit (IFNU), these questions aren\u2019t just theoretical\u2014they\u2019re at the heart of his everyday work. \u201cIn my role, it\u2019s different,\u201d Dean shared during an interview with The Squamish Chief. \u201cI have a heart connection with the community. When something happens, it\u2019s not just a call\u2014I see how it impacts families. The community feels like my extended family.\u201d \u2018These choices are intentional\u2019 Established in 2008, the Integrated First Nations Policing Unit (IFNU) serves the S\u1e35wx\u0331w\u00fa7mesh \u00daxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, covering Squamish, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver. Based... <\/p>\n

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