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How a Saskatoon police officer is working to recruit the next generation

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Sgt. Ashley McLeod of the Saskatoon Police Service says she’s locked into her career and can’t see herself in another job. The police force has seen a decline in applications in recent years, and in her new role with the recruiting unit, McLeod said she hopes to show others that policing offers a solid career path, even for those who have never considered it before. 650 CKOM's Mia Holowaychuk takes us Behind the Headlines.

15 Dec 2025 English Canada News

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