Some of Nunavut's political leaders are condemning the conduct of the based on in Kinngait on Monday night.

Justice Minister Jeannie Ehaloak said she's SA国际影视传媒渧ery concerned by the unnecessary force, the violence and the lack of respect I have seen. Nunavummiut should not fear this kind of treatment and disregard for safety and basic rights.SA国际影视传媒�

Ehaloak said she expressed her frustration with the commanding officer for Nunavut's police force and the Justice minister will formally request a review through the Civil Review Complaints Commission after the 's external independent investigation is complete. The Mounties also removed the officer from Kinngait (Cape Dorset) and placed him on administrative duties.

SA国际影视传媒淭he past several months have been difficult for our territory and I want to assure you that I take this very seriously and I am taking decisive actions to address this situation. It is only through accountability that the will continue to build a strong and healthy relationship with Nunavummiut,SA国际影视传媒� Ehaloak stated in a Tuesday news release.

Nunavut MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq said she saw on the video an individual who was barely able to stand being subjected to unnecessary excessive force.

"With what we've seen not just across the country but with our neighbouring country in the (United) States, we are seeing police brutality being captured on video and with the video that came out (from Kinngait on Monday), it's concerning,SA国际影视传媒� said Qaqqaq, alluding to potential for other incidents. "Do we actually know what those () policies and procedures look like? Are we missing things that the public isn't necessarily seeing? There have been more and more stories of individuals coming forward and saying, 'This is the way I was treated,' in whatever community they may be from."

The member of Paliament noted that she supports the introduction of body cameras in Nunavut.

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Qaqqaq also emphasized that the historical context of the police force and Inuit must be understood SA国际影视传媒� issues such as the 's role in the slaughter of Inuit working dogs, acting as enforcement during the forced relocation of Inuit and also as authority figures in the escorting Inuit tuberculosis patients onto ships going south.

Often it's young, uninformed police officers who are sent to Nunavut and then they leave within two to three years, Qaqqaq said.

"The is here to serve and protect... I think that when we see more historical awareness, the cultural sensitivity, when we see more of those aspects that those officers are very often much more a part of the community and much more open to understanding why the current situation is where it's at today,SA国际影视传媒� she said.

Senator Dennis Patterson stated that SA国际影视传媒淣unavummiut throughout our territory should not be in fear of the police.SA国际影视传媒�

He pointed out that it's not clear what actions may have transpired leading up to this video, but the perception of undue force is obvious.

SA国际影视传媒淭he individual arrested seems intoxicated and we need to question whether or not all five officers were required for this arrest. ISA国际影视传媒檓 sure the questions ISA国际影视传媒檓 asking are the same that many who watched this video are asking: Was this an unarmed man? Was there an earlier altercation with officers? As someone not in law enforcement, I donSA国际影视传媒檛 know the answers to those questions. What I do know is that this is further evidence of the need to explore the use of body-worn cameras by the in interactions with civilians.SA国际影视传媒�

Kinngait Mayor Timoon Toonoo could not be reached for comment.