First Nations Police (Ontario) facts for kids

First Nations Police are special police forces in Ontario, Canada. They help keep the peace and enforce laws in Indigenous communities, often called 'reserves'. These police officers, known as First Nations Constables, are officially appointed by the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police. This means they have the same powers as other police officers across Ontario, but their main job is to serve their own communities.

What are First Nations Police?

First Nations Police are a group of different police forces that work in Indigenous communities. Their main goal is to provide policing services that fit the unique needs and cultures of the First Nations people they serve. This type of policing is important because it helps build trust between the police and the community.

Where do First Nations Police work?

Many First Nations communities in Ontario have their own police services. These services are part of the larger First Nations Police group. Here are some examples of where these police forces work:

• Six Nations Police - Ohsweken, Ontario
• Wikwemikong Tribal Police - Wikwemikong, Ontario
• Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service - Thunder Bay, Ontario
• Treaty Three Police Service - Kenora, Ontario
• UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service - M'Chigeeng First Nation, Ontario
• Anishinabek Police Service - Garden River, Ontario
• Tyendinaga Mohawk Police - Shannonville, Ontario
• Akwesasne Mohawk Police - Akwesasne, Ontario
• Georgina Island Police - Chippewas of Georgina Island, Ontario
• Walpole Island Police Service - Wallaceburg, Ontario
• Rama Police Service - Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Ontario
• Hiawatha Police Service - Hiawatha First Nation, Ontario

See also

• Indigenous police in Canada