The territorySA国际影视传媒檚 V Division passed on the torch from one commander to another in a ceremony in Iqaluit May 1.

Chief Superintendent Amanda Jones took over command duties earlier in the year from Chief Superintendent Michael Jeffrey, who served as commanding officer from November 2014 to January 2 of this year.

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Lucki described the scope of V-Division: more than 2 million square kilometres, 25 detachments, and 185 employees.

Premier Joe Savikataaq, Nunavut Commissioner Nellie Taptaqut Kusugak and other dignitaries attended, with the Inuksuk Drum Dancers adding to the ceremonial atmosphere.

SA国际影视传媒淎s NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 eighth commanding officer, and the first female commanding officer, ISA国际影视传媒檓 confident AmandaSA国际影视传媒檚 experience and perspective will help services evolve while respecting the long-standing traditions and customs of Nunavummiut,SA国际影视传媒� said Lucki.

Lucki elaborated on JonesSA国际影视传媒� experience, including community-based, operational and leadership roles. While most of her career was spent in British Columbia, Jones served for nine months on a United Nations mission in Kosovo, and she comes to Nunavut from her most recent two-year stint in the Northwest Territories as officer-in-charge of criminal operations.

Jones is the recipient of the Canadian Peacekeeping Service medal, the United Nations Mission in Kosovo medal, the QueenSA国际影视传媒檚 Golden Jubilee medal, the QueenSA国际影视传媒檚 Diamond Jubilee medal, the Long Service medal and the Canadian Forces Decoration.

Lucki noted Jones has already demonstrated her people-first mentality by visiting communities throughout the territory, hosting town halls, meeting employees, front-line officers and local partners.

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Jones referenced overcrowded homes and suicide, and said these factors and more have an impact on community policing.

SA国际影视传媒淚 truly understand that the in Nunavut must work to represent the 85 per cent who have lived upon this land for thousands of years.SA国际影视传媒�

Jones said she looks forward to working with communities to help ensure they are safe and healthy places to live.

SA国际影视传媒淎manda, your passion for working with people and communities make you the perfect fit to lead in Nunavut,SA国际影视传媒� said Lucki. SA国际影视传媒淚SA国际影视传媒檓 so proud to be working with you to diversify our organization and building respectful workplaces, and modernize our from coast to coast to coast.SA国际影视传媒�

Lucki also recognized JeffreySA国际影视传媒檚 work.