Reconocen mujer policia, Mes historia negra en Toronto.

The National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canadá presento Terry James por su dedicación y larga trayectoria al servicio y a su comunidad,  Terry ah sido una inspiracion para la mujer negra de Toronto y para las mujeres en general.  Esta dama fue una de las primeras.

James era la unica mujer policia en Toronto hace 29 años y ah trabajado en todos los departamentos importantes .  En este mes se galardonaran a los mas destacados pioneros y figuras impotantes de raza negra en nuestra ciudad.

Estamos orgullosos de que nuestra gente sigue marcando la differencia. Haciendo historia en cosas de gran valor social, económico, cultural y deportivo.

—- Noticia original en ingles —-

The ethnic media paid tribute to a trailblazing Toronto officer for her distinguished service to the community and commitment to social justice.

The National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada presented Court Services Det. Terry James with an award in the Distinguished Services category, for her dedication and commitment to human rights and social justice.

The award was part of a ceremony recognizing the contributions made by publications, members and individuals of various multicultural communities, to their own community and to Canadian society.

S/Insp Dave McLeod, on hand for the ceremony, along with Court Services Supt. Mike Farrar, said James did not set out for accolades and awards. She did it in pursuit of service to her community, McLeod said.

“Terry has certainly blazed a trail and influenced a generation of young black women and, women in general, with her accomplishments and ethics,” McLeod said.

“Terry has invested in the community with no expectation of recognition.”

James, the only black woman officer on the job 29 years ago, has worked in drug enforcement and morality squads, Community Mobilization and Human Resources and is currently a detective in the Risk Management Section of Court Services.

Through her advocacy, a Black History Month celebration was brought to police headquarters in 1994 and has been celebrated every year since, to encourage better relations between the police and the Black community.

In 2001, she was among the first group of female black officers to be promoted.

Her volunteer work in the community included years of service with the Association of Black Law Enforcers, as an executive member. From 1993-1996, she was a member of the Board of Directors of Sancta Maria House, a residence in Toronto for disadvantaged and high-risk girls.

As a supervisor in the recruiting section of the Employment Unit, James sought to promote diversity within the Service in support of its established goal to be truly representative of the community.

Fuente:

Torontopolice.on.ca