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Interviewee: William Somerset
Interviewer: Kristi Markowsky
Project director: Natalia Khanenko-Friesen
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2013-12-01
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1 digital recording (51 min 15 sec)
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52.124641, -106.702945
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Oral History 20 St Saskatoon Research Drive
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William Somerset, a retired police officer, kindly agreed to share his story of serving as a police officer in Saskatoon, including the 20th Street area. Mr. Somerset shares his experiences of growing up on the west side of Saskatoon, just a few blocks away from 20th Street. He recalls what it was like to work in law enforcement in Riversdale and Pleasant Hill: dealing with drugs, alcoholism, and prostitution. Drawing on his work experience as a Saskatoon police officer, Mr. Somerset compares the 20th Street neighbourhood to other parts of Saskatoon. Mr. Somerset also discusses how the police were seen by various Saskatoon residents in different parts of the city. In conclusion, he offers his views regarding the changes happening on 20th Street, and its further development.
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Saskatoon
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