Anishinabek Police Service facts for kids
The Anishinabek Police Service (APS) is a special police force. It helps keep 15 communities in the Anishinabek Nation safe. It also serves one community in the Nishnawbe Aski Nation.
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| Formed | 1994 |
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| Headquarters | Garden River, Ontario |
| Sworn members | 71 |
| Unsworn members | 20 |
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| Detachments | 12 |
The APS was created in 1994. It has 71 police officers and 20 other staff members. They work at 12 different police stations, called detachments. These detachments serve 16 communities.
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History of the APS
How the Police Service Started
On March 30, 1992, an important agreement was signed. It was called the Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement. This agreement was made between several First Nations groups. It also included the Provincial and Federal Governments. This agreement helped set up police services for First Nations communities.
In 1994, four First Nations communities decided to form their own police service. These communities were Garden River, Curve Lake, Sagamok, and Saugeen First Nations. They chose to create the Anishinabek Police Service. Before this, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) served these areas.
Where the Headquarters Are
It was also decided that Garden River would be the main headquarters. This location was chosen because it is in the middle of the province. This makes it a good central spot for managing the police service.
APS Police Stations
What is a Detachment?
A detachment is like a local police station. The Anishinabek Police Service has 12 detachments. These stations are organized into three main regions. Each detachment helps keep the communities in its area safe.
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North Region
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Central Region
South Region
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