{"id":97694,"date":"2026-07-29T17:15:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2026\/07\/29\/summer-safety-in-baker-lake-is-in-charge-of-a-police-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:15:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T20:15:44","slug":"summer-safety-in-baker-lake-is-in-charge-of-a-police-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/service.codeus.ca\/index.php\/2026\/07\/29\/summer-safety-in-baker-lake-is-in-charge-of-a-police-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer safety in Baker Lake is in charge of a police officer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer Safety in Baker Lake is Provided by a Police Officer Published 7:36 am Wednesday, July 29, 2026 By Jill Westerman Northern News Services Florence is a summer police officer whose position is aimed at providing community safety and security. \u201cI became a police officer this summer because I wanted to help keep the community safe for the community,\u201d he said. Naglugalik is applying for a summer leave from her job as a student assistant in the high school. \u201cIt’s a summer break, so I don’t want to be busy this summer, I’m looking for a summer job,\u201d he says. She says she enjoys doing things, using new things and learning things. \u201cI like to learn, use and develop new skills, even if it’s difficult,\u201d I’m always motivated to take on new challenges because I believe that whatever opens up for me helps me grow and become better.\u201d In his daily routine, Nagyugalik begins by checking that the police vehicle is safe to drive before he starts. \u201cFirst, I check the car to make sure it\u2019s comfortable,\u201d he says. \u201cI always check that buildings are locked and secure and I just check buildings such as schools and children’s homes.\u201d Spend the day inspecting the community, ensuring that safety and service standards are met. He also uses the police car for community funerals and handles calls to dogs. Road safety is very important to him. \u201cJust follow the rules to make sure the stick is wearing helmets, and that there are not two squares,\u201d he says in his work. \u201cMake sure they’re using the speed limit and that they’re not traveling too fast.\u201d He says if they follow the rules, he just continues. Sagjugalik believes the inspection has had a positive impact and drivers have become more vigilant since he started as an inspector in the community. \u201cThere were a lot of traffic accidents years ago, but since I started road care, I feel like they’ve stopped because I stopped them,\u201d he says. Although he enjoys his job, some of the tasks are difficult. Taking care of the dogs is not very important in her job, and some of the dogs she takes care of like Kinami are difficult. \u201cIt\u2019s a little difficult,\u201d he says, \u201cbut I have to do it because it\u2019s my duty.\u201d Training was done hand-in-hand with the Baker Lake Police Officers, recognizing the importance of learning in their jobs. \u201cGood cop,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s amazing. He helps the community and makes sure that everything is OK. He taught me what he does, and I just work in his work. It made my job possible.\u201d She says being a woman hasn’t changed what she sees in this place. \u201cTo me, anyone can do it if they have the heart,\u201d he says. You just have to be strong mentally, like dealing with riots.\u201d The community has generally been supportive of his project, he says. \u201cI’m always told I’m doing a good job,\u201d she says. \u201cThere\u2019s always some in the Cataclysm, but I don\u2019t care about them.\u201d For Nagyugaling, the proudest part of her job is helping to protect the community’s younger generation. \u201cIt’s important to me that children everywhere, who are outside, are safe to get out of these vehicles,\u201d she says. He believes police officers have a role to play in all communities. \u201cI think it’s important to have police officers at all times,\u201d he said. In his current position for the summer, Nablugalik hopes to return to the position. \u201cThat’s why I’ll continue to be a police officer,\u201d he says. \u201cWe\u2019ll see what happens.\u201d After seeing the first week he had started, he said it was a good tool. \u201cBeing a police officer has given me a great tool in my job that has enabled me to care for the community I feel about,\u201d he says. \u201cI am proud to be able to help in my work in Baker Lake and to be involved in building a safe, strong community that I am proud to call home.\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s cool,\u201d he says. \u201cSometimes it’s scary… we’re not the same every time.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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