BORE SESE SS. by Girard Hengen The Review Roger Pierre, a native Indian constable now training with the Central Saanich police depart- ment, admits he lost a few friends - when he went into law enforce- ment. ‘But he says he’s made many more, and the job is well worth the sacrifices. “Tt just makes me realize how much more I want to help my people,” Cst. Pierre said last week from the department office. He said he endures taunts from some natives, but “it goes with the territory.” ‘A lot of native people would rather talk to me. They fell me more than the officer | am with’ On many occasions when he goes out on calls, “a lot of native people would rather talk to me,” he noted. “They tell me more than the officer I am with.” Pierre is one of 26 recent gra- duates of the First Nations Tribal Justice Institute in the Okanagan. Police request} volunteer help The Central Saanich police department is looking for volun- tcers to assist in its crime preven- tion programs. Cst. Jim Woolford, the depart- ments youth and community ser- vice officer, said he wants resi- dents to work with him in crime prevention. The goal is to get the commun- ity involved in preventing crime. Volunteers would work in the police office and in the field. They would do a variety of tasks, like marking valuables and other prop- erty, distributing pamphlets and information and helping with mall displays. They would also help organize and carry out programs like Neighborhood Watch, Lock It or Lose It (dealing with auto theft), Block Parents and Strangers Awareness and Seniors Against Crime. Those interested can contact Woolford Tuesday to Friday at the department by calling 652-4441, The War (2) Amputations 3 of Canada... 5 Safety Is ee No Accident Prog E NOW OPEN Sidney By The Sea A WEEK — 656-1822 Fully Licensed | FF OPEN 9732 1st Street sevEN pays|f The grads get assigned to depart- ments across the province for 10 weeks of on-the-job training. Pierre, a 22-year-old from the Penticton reserve, which is part of the Okanagan Nations, said he joined because the preventative policing preached by the institute works. “1 always wanted to join polic- ing. I heard of the Tribal police before, and I heard of how they helped their people,” where it has been in operation, he said. Pierre will be in Central Saanich until the end of next week. After that he hopes to work on one of the Okanagan Nations reserves. He began his training with Tri- -bal Justice in September. It included cultural training, crime prevention and abuse counseling. “We're a preventative police force for our people,” Pierre said. For less serious crimes, a person might take counseling or work for the band as an altemative sent- ence. Municipal police or the RCMP would be contacted in major crimes. Pierre works under the same conditions as regular Central Saa- hich officers. “He’s given the same workout any recruit would get,” said acting Sgt. Jack Hill, Pierre’s shift super- Visor. “He’s doing very well.” Hill said the Central Saanich police department was eager to get involved in the Tribal Justice pro- gram “ec € see it as a very positive step,” he said, noting the result is probably a better style of policing for reserves than with municipal or GYR RRS SG RCMP forces. “We deal with so many cultures as a police force, and you don’t really know how the other cultures tick,” he said. st ANNIVERSARY ALE He said the program benefits Central Saanich police as well as the trainees themselves, and improves the profile of the depart- Ment in the community. Here are just a few of the Review Wednesday, August 14,1991 aa} Benefits outweigh lost friendships for native Indian co TAKING A REGULAR shift with Central Saanich police is Cst. Roger Pierre, a graduaie of the First Nations Tribal Justice Insti- tute. Pierre on-the-job training wrap up aft the end of the month. ~ YOU CAN ~~ DOIT Start Today! Diet @> Sidney | Ti | DEBORAH GRAY CONDO RESALES TOWNHOUSES NEW PROJECTS Be one step ahead and get on my list for up to date info on these rare proper- ties. Call DEBORAH GRAY NRS PENINSULA PROP. 652-5171 In Appreciation for Making our First Year a Success ... We are offering Extra Special Savings § to You on our complete Line-Up | of Quality Equipment. | BONUS! Buy any one of these pro- ducts and receive a Bonus Accessory Kit FREE! ($32.95 approx. reg. value). Many In-Store Specials on Now! Sale ends August 21st. | Shredder MUMELCHE $1199" MWECHE. 16” Blade $29929 | Blower | MELA, 199% GT-1100 $199% "RICHLOCK RENTALS - SALES/REPAIRS 40115E McDonald Park Rd. (Opposite Slegg Lumber)