When he was 14 he received a brochure about joining the RCMP, and he ultimately pursued a career in policing. He joined the Saskatoon Police Service in 1972 and remained for 25 years, reaching the rank of superintendent in charge of the human resources division.
At age 14, he received a brochure about joining the RCMP, which prompted him to pursue a career in law enforcement. He joined the Saskatoon Police Service in 1972 and remained there for 25 years, reaching the rank of superintendent over the human resources division.