b'Lac Seul Police is proud to present new Indigenous Police Women hires,as well as attending the Indigneous Womens Police Conference. Nicki Rossi aspired to be a Police Officer from a young age and in 2012, she made her dream a reality, now working with the Lac Seul Police Service. Nicki is in her 13th year as a police officer. She currently holds the rank of Sergeant in charge of operationalofficers including the crime unit. Nicki specializes in child abuse and sex assault investigations where she has been awarded for her great work in many investigations. Nicki has a strong desire in promoting initiatives such as MMIWG and Every Child Matters. She enjoys organizing community walks, bringing awareness through community engagement. Nicki is extremely proud of her Indigenous heritage and strives to learn as much as she can about her culture and the culture of the areas she polices. Prior to attending the 1st Inaugural Women in Indigenous Policing Conference in Thunder Bay, Nicki was offered a Sergeant position and struggling with the decision to accept the position. After attending the conference, Nicki felt empowered and accepted the role of Sergeant for The Lac Seul Police Service. The conference taught Nicki that The longest journey is from the head to the heart and that it takes bravery to break through your comfort zone and that once these are combined, women become resilient and motivated to become the successful leaders they are meant to be. My name is Christina Romyn, and I am a Constable with the Lac Seul Police and recently completed my police training at the Ontario Police College. I am happy to embark on my policing journey in Lac Seul and actively engage with the community to build strong relationships. I was able to attend the 1st Inaugural Women in Indigenous Policing Conference in Thunder Bay, which was a truly empowering experience for me. Witnessing the remarkable achievements and successes of women in Indigenous policing was inspiring. The stories and insights shared by fellow female officers and leaders served as a wellspring of motivation, encouraging me to strive for excellence in my own career. The confidence and determination exhibited by these women reinforced the importance of believing in my abilities and seizing every opportunity that comes my way. The conference underscored the significance of taking risks and stepping out of my comfort zone for personal and professional growth. It emphasized the idea that challenges and obstacles are opportunities in disguise, meant to propel us forward. The message of empowerment resonated deeply with me, highlighting the impactful role women can play in a traditionally male-dominated field.I am Jessalyn Scarrett. I come from a family of Police Officers,so growing up I always aspired to be a Police Officer. After graduating High School in 2021, I decided to pursue my dream and attended the Public Safety Program at the Assiniboine Community College in Brandon, Manitoba. I graduated the course in May 2023 and accepted a Cadet position with the Lac Seul Police Service. I found a love for working with Indigenous people and learning the great culture. Being an Indigenous woman myself, this allowed me to grow and helped me find a sense of belonging. In September 2023 the Lac Seul Police Service sent me to the Ontario Police College, where I graduated 3 months later. I am now a Constable withthe Lac Seul Police Service and take pride in my job every day. In April I was selected to attend the Indigenous Women in Policing Conference held in Thunder Bay. I met so many female police officers that empowered me through many presentations and stories they spoke about. I had no idea that policing offered such a sense of compassion including a strong spirit for women to succeed. I am very grateful for what I am able to learn and for the opportunity my police service has given me. My name is Ashley McLean. I am the Director of Corporate Services for Lac Seul Police Service. I have been working in Indigenous policing for the last 7 years. My background is in finance and human resources. I graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Municipal Administration. Since working in Indigenous policing, I have been able to learn about many cultures and made many lasting friendships along the way. I enjoy taking part in many of the community initiatives and its great to see how the community comes together for a certain cause. Being non-Indigenous myself, I am truly humbled to have the opportunity to work alongside some great professionals. Im fortunate to be a woman in policing and believe we have a lot to offer such as unique skills, perspectives, and empathy.As we know, women strengthen community relations and help increase positivity in workplace culture. Its great to see new and upcoming women join as officers and civilians, and policing become inclusive to all. WE ARE ACTIVELY RECRUITING WOMEN AND MENLAC SEUL POLICE SERVICE 807-582-3802 Visit our website: HUDSON, ON CANADA FAX: 807-582-3576 WWW.LSPS.CA'