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Dhillon: Rcmp and Experience Racism

dhillon: It sparked a large discussion on who we are as a country, said Dhillon, now an RCMP inspector, according to CBC. Insp. Rather than give in, he vigorously campaigned against the RCMP dress code, eventually becoming the first officer to wear a turban on duty. Baltej Singh Dhillon is now a 27-year veteran of the RCMP. But when he applied to join the RCMP in 1988, he had to fight for his right to wear a beard and turban. The event was held to stimulate ideas for a new community plan that aims to provide support for people who experience racism and discrimination. Canada The Story of Us Dhillon was one of a group of community leaders participating in an-anti racism forum in Surrey on Friday. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.