The D.O.P.S. Crime Prevention Co-ordinator was hired in the Spring of 2002 by the D.O.P.S. Police Commission in consultation with Chief of Police. Among the duties assigned by the Police Commission and the Chief of Police to the Crime Prevention Co-ordinator's attributes required of an individual filling the position are the following:

• ensure the intimate knowledge of, and strict adherence to, the provisions of the Dakota Ojibway Police Service Administration & Operations Policy Manual;
• establish and maintain a comprehensive community relations program which will include participating in ceremonial events and public speaking;
• be responsible for the Crime Prevention Program, including:
  • assisting in establishing committees and co-ordinating community crime prevention programs in the DOTC First Nation communities.
  • educate the committees to accept responsibility for this program;
  • assist in accessing resources and materials;
  • be responsible for the development of auxiliary and cadet programs and citizens on patrol.

Examples of DOPS Crime Prevention Events:

• Sandy Bay Volleyball - Summer 2002
• Sioux Valley Baseball - Summer 2002
• Sandy Bay Halloween Party - Winter 2002
• Brandon Golf Tournament - Summer 2002

DAKOTA OJIBWAY POLICE SERVICE
Room 220 - 740 Rosser Avenue
BRANDON, Manitoba
R7A 0K9
Phone: (204) 729-3622
Fax: (204) 729-3676
Email: dops@dops.org