Leading Senior Constable Les Power has been a driver of many initiatives that strengthen the relationship between police and the Aboriginal community since becoming a Police Aboriginal Liaison Officer in 2009.⁣ ⁣ Les has supported the local Aboriginal community in Horsham and surrounds through his involvement in programs such as: ⁣ ⁣ - Murray River Marathon ⁣ - Aboriginal and Emergency Services Kayak Race, which became the Wimmera River Challenge ⁣ - Police Koori Youth Group ⁣ - Hoops Against Violence ⁣ - Grampians Indigenous Family Violence Regional Action Group.⁣ ⁣ Last week, Les was acknowledged for his work as the recipient of the Victoria Police Employee Award at the Chief Commissioner’s NAIDOC Awards.⁣ ⁣ For Les, his efforts have been about breaking down barriers between community and local police officers. He’s seen the direct impact the initiatives have had on building trust with Aboriginal youth and their families, with community members more inclined to speak to Les and seek ...