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Ron Kennedy and Holland College

police: It seems to be helping them understand policing in Canada and to feel more comfortable with officers, according to Const, according to CBC. Ron Kennedy. "Some of the people arriving, you know, their trust in the police is not that great ... We did dispel a few of the myths that were out there," said Kennedy "One gentleman was under the understanding that if you got out of your car in Canada and you started to walk back towards the police, you were going to be shot. Officers, with the help of an interpreter, have been speaking to some of the refugees attending language training courses at Holland College. And I said, 'No sir, that simply not the way it going to happen.'" Police are speaking to Syrian refugees attending language classes like this one at Holland College. Kennedy believes the sessions are already making a difference. Already making a difference Officers also speak with the refugees about how there is zero tolerance for domestic violence in Canada and to never be afraid to approach police with a concern. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.