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Police Commissioner Chris Dawson apologises to WA Aboriginal people for past mistreatment

"Facebook incorrectly removes picture of Aboriginal men in chains because of 'nudity'"

By James Carmody and staff
Posted 12 July 2018, updated 12 July 2018


WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson makes an apology to Aboriginal people on behalf of the WA Police.
(ABC News: Lindsay Brennan)

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-07-12/wa-police-commissioner-apologises-to-aboriginal-people/9984154

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WA Police honour Aboriginal officers changing the culture from within

By James Carmody
Posted 30 May 2019, updated 30 May 2019


Monica Lee says she helps bridge the gap between Aboriginal people and the police.(ABC News: James Carmody)

A total of 51 former and current WA Aboriginal police officers and employees have been recognised at the inaugural Aboriginal Service Medal ceremony, which capped off Reconciliation Week events.

Key points:

* WA Police launched its Reconciliation Action Plan earlier this week

* New Aboriginal Service Medals have been described as 'powerful symbols'

* The police force plans to boost the number of Aboriginal officers among its ranks

Many of the officers gathered acknowledged that being Indigenous and a member of WA Police came with challenges, but they spoke of a changing culture and of hope that future Aboriginal employees would have a better go of it.

More - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-30/wa-police-award-first-ever-aboriginal-service-medals/11164222