John Voisey has wanted to be a police officer ever since he was a little kid growing up in Whale Cove. Now the recent high school graduate is hoping fulfill his dream with his best friend at his side.

Voisey and Stanley Adjuk Jr. are both planning to go to Iqaluit in January to start their basic training for the . If they complete the program they will advance to a six-month basic training course in Regina, Sask. later in the year.

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Since graduating last fall the two best friends have been saving up money while working in Whale Cove. Voisey got a job as a substitute teacher, which he kept until the end of the school year, while Adjuk has been working cargo at the airport.

While both Voisey and Adjuk said Const. Joe Fraser, who has been a longtime member of the in Whale Cove, helped influence them in their decision to join the force.

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Adjuk said he was considering becoming a commercial pilot until a chance encounter with Fraser last fall.

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As compelling as Fraser was, ultimately it was Voisey who convinced Adjuk to try and join the with him. Voisey and Adjuk see the police force as a way of challenging themselves while serving the community.

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While they both have their own reasons for joining, Adjuk said getting the chance to go through training with Voisey was definitely a motivator.

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In order to prepare they are in the process of studying for entrance exams for the force. For the past few months Voisey and Adjuk have been studying together.

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Fraser has even helped them with their preparations.

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Both Adjuk and Voisey said they are currently trying to mentally prepare themselves for the rigours of a life of policing.

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Voisey realizes it is unlikely they would be placed in the same community if they were both successful in joining the force. But having his best friend going through the same process would be mean a lot to him.

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