Prince Albert Deputy Police Chief aspires to see more Indigenous people in policing

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Prince said one of her roles as an Indigenous police officer is helping build relationships with the community. One initiative she is proud of is a mentorship program involving the police service, the Prince Albert Grand Council and Métis Nation–Saskatchewan. 

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“And that mentorship program has been very, very successful. And, you know, in 2026 and 2027, we’re looking to continue those programs and increase the representation of Indigenous people within our organization.” 

A picture of Prince from 2021. (Image Credit: Submitted/ Prince Albert Police Service)

Prince said increasing representation in the organization has not been limited to Indigenous people. She cited changes to recruiting practices intended to open access to a wider range of people. One of those changes was dropping the financial requirement for an application. 

“We recognize that socioeconomic status does not impact the ability for somebody to be a successful police officer.” 

Prince said about 30 per cent of police officers in the organization have less than five years of service, meaning they have been hired since she started with the organization.

“And so that means that we have young police officers out on the street who are learning their craft. But it also means that we have up-and-coming leaders moving into supervisory, management and leadership roles like sergeant, staff sergeant and inspector.” 

Prince was recently granted a three-year contract extension and acknowledged that when she first arrived in Prince Albert, the organization had been the focus of public and internal scrutiny. In 2026, she said, she believes it is stronger than it has ever been. 

“And we’ve worked really hard to modernize many practices. We’ve created a lot of efficiencies in the way that we do our work and we are always looking to improve our service delivery model.” 

In 2024, the police service launched a new strategic plan that identified four priorities for the organization. Prince said the plan followed significant community and internal consultation. Among the priorities are public safety, internal culture and the profession. 

“So, you know, creating pride in our customs and traditions as a paramilitary organization, but then also celebrating the culture of the communities that we serve and the many sub-communities.” 

Prince, who takes her leadership role very seriously, added another key priority has been increasing morale within the Prince Albert Police Service. 

“We want to make sure that our organization, or the people within our organization, know that they are supported and know that they will be provided with the tools and resources to do their job and to celebrate the successes along the way, which is, not something we’re traditionally good at in policing.” 

Going forward, Prince said the organization is committed to learning and growing, including creating efficiencies, adopting technology and modernizing. And while her stay in Prince Albert after the next contract expires is uncertain, Prince gave no signs of leaving.

“I’m always amazed at how the people of Prince Albert can come together when it matters and really make things happen. And I’m proud of that. I’m proud to call Prince Albert home.” 

nigel.maxwell@pattisonmedia.com