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Author: Christina Spencer, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: September 11, 2024 - 12:11
Sherazi: Ottawa police wiretaps of Somali officers are disturbing and damaging
September 11, 2024
An Ottawa man I will refer to as "J" has wanted to be a police officer for as long as he can remember. It isn’t just the shiny badge, or the crisp uniform. Nor is it the opportunity for better pay and a decent pension on retirement. J’s brother fell into crime, and he has seen how heartbroken his parents are. “I wanted to make a difference, I did not want anyone to experience that pain. I wanted to fight crime head-on,” he says. Read More
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