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By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Andrew Blackadar has retired as Nunavut RCMP\u2019s commanding officer to take a new job with the territorial government. Blackadar, 58, says he\u2019s proud of the work the RCMP did to improve relations with communities across the territory during his three-year tenure. He started as head of Nunavut RCMP in July 2022 and his final day was June 4, marking an end to his 35-year policing career. \u201cIt was time to retire,\u201d Blackadar said in an interview. Leading the service\u2019s Nunavut division is \u201cprobably one of the most challenging positions in the RCMP,\u201d he said, pointing first to the territory\u2019s vastness. Another challenge is addressing its \u201ccultural sensitivities.\u201d Blackadar, who retires with the rank of chief superintendent, said he was proud to… <\/p>\n

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By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Andrew Blackadar has retired as Nunavut RCMP\u2019s commanding officer to take a new job with the territorial government. Blackadar, 58, says he\u2019s proud of the work the RCMP did to improve relations with communities across the territory during his three-year tenure. He started as head of Nunavut RCMP in July 2022 and his final day was June 4, marking an end to his 35-year policing career. \u201cIt was time to retire,\u201d Blackadar said in an interview. Leading the service\u2019s Nunavut division is \u201cprobably one of the most challenging positions in the RCMP,\u201d he said, pointing first to the territory\u2019s vastness. Another challenge is addressing its \u201ccultural sensitivities.\u201d Blackadar, who retires with the rank of chief superintendent, said he was proud to... <\/p>\n

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