The adoption process of officers John Melandri and Wil Devlin into the Kuku-Yalanji clan included a traditional cleansing, smoking and giving of traditional names.
Acting Sergeant Melandri says cultural integration is the key to policing within the region.
He says working in a remote location like Bloomfield River can be challenging at times so building relationships and establishing community trust is essential.
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