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Ever since she was a child, Cindy Klassen was drawn to the idea of being a police officer.

When she found herself searching for a second profession as her Olympic speedskating career wound down, she began to look in earnest at the prospect.

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While the childhood appeal of policing was largely the excitement, including the ability to drive a car fast, the main factor that drew Klassen to her current job as Calgary Police Service member was the ability “to give back.”

“I’ve been given so much in speed skating,” said Klassen, 37, a six-time Olympic medalist.

“My next step in life I wanted to be able to give back in some capacity, and so being on the job I just feel like it’s a way that I can make a difference. It’s been very rewarding, and a lot of fun too.”

Klassen started her new career just over two years ago, after an information session with a recruiting officer piqued her curiosity.

“I went for a couple ride-alongs and I was hooked after that,” she said.