Sikh police officers

Image of Baltej Singh Dhillon in his Royal Canadian Mounted Police uniform.

Image of Baltej Singh Dhillon in his Royal Canadian Mounted Police uniform.

Image of Baltej Singh Dhillon in his Royal Canadian Mounted Police uniform.

Creator: Pion, Bernard

The document contains a newspaper article from Regina's The Leader-Post about Baltej Singh Dhillon. Written by journalist Bernard Pilon, he describes Dhillon's time with the RCMP in Quesnel, the prejudice minorities face in the RCMP and the nickname "Turbocop", given to him by Quesnel teenagers.

Creator: Epp, R.D.J.

Correspondence between Quesnel Detachment and Malcolm Wake, the Director of the RCMP Centennial Museum in Saskatchewan. Contents relate to Baltej Singh Dhillon donating regimental turbans worn by Dhillon to the Museum to document the continuing changes within the RCMP.

Creator: Dhillon, Baltej Singh

Correspondence written by Baltej Singh Dhillon to Glen Cross. Contents include Clothing and Kit "Bulk" Requisition shipped to Dhillon, including two blue turbans, four yellow head bands and two cap badges (to go with turban).

Creator: Dhillon, Baltej Singh

This document contains a security clearance question from the Canadian Government completed by Baltej Singh Dhillon. Dhillon records information relating to immediate relatives, addresses, employment record and education.

Creator: Warden, Bill

Correspondence from Bill Warden, the Executive Director of the International Centre at the University of Calgary to Baltej Singh Dhillon, thanking Dhillon for taking the interview and giving him best wishes for his career. Also included is the article written by Warden about Dhillon.

Creator: Forsythe, Warren

Correspondence from Warren Forsythe from the Serious Crime Unit to the Quesnel Detachment about Baltej Singh Dhillon assistance in a case. The contents contained are a thank you note and a Performance Log, detailing Dhillon's assistance on a manslaughter case interviewing a suspect.

Creator: Koblic, Rachel

This document contains the script of a presentation by Rachel Koblic about Constable Baltej Singh Dhillon. The content of the presentation include Dhillon's position as an RCMP officer, his Sikh faith and how his education shaped his life. The document is signed by Dhillon.