Detachment commander Cpl. Kyle Camalush is proud to be serving the community of Barriere in the territory of Simpcw First Nation. In a recent one-on-one with Black Press, Camalush spoke to the feeling of being part of a team of that feels like family.
“The RCMP has been through lots of changes, changing with the times and now we are in an interesting period in which we are looking to recruit and increase our workforce,” he said.
”Now is an exciting time to talk about the RCMP and highlight what we have done really well in all the communities in which we serve.”
When asked what attracted to him to the RCMP, Camalush said speaks about the camaraderie, teamwork and communication involved as well as his enjoyment of working closely within a small community. He also enjoys learning so much from Indigenous peoples in nearby Simpcw First Nation and in the past with the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon.
“I’m particularly proud of the fact that we are all working in these communities - big, small, medium size - across the country and we discuss what we are doing in terms of community relations, different files that we go to, troubles that we go to in terms of investigations and we can lean on one another. There is all sorts of support, it’s a family and it’s been that way for a really long time. I do feel supported when I come to work. It’s a great team here in Barriere.”
Camalush said he is proud to be part of the RCMP in its 150th year anniversary.
“It goes back to the feeling of being part of one family currently working together to keep Canadians safe and it’s always been that way. It started 150 years ago and through the changes and shift in society and technology, we are still serving Canadians and doing our best to keep our communities safe.”
