Overview
D.O.P.S. Police Commission
The Police Service is directed by the D.O.P.S. Police Commission, which consists of one member from each of the Local Police Committees.
Local Police Committees have been established in each First Nation community policed by D.O.P.S. and consist of one chairperson and three or more representatives chosen by that community.
The Local Police Committees identify local policing needs, develops community-based strategies, including crime prevention programs, They also liaise with the local Dakota Ojibway Police Service Sergeant and/or Corporal, and makes representation on the regional Police Commission on matters under its jurisdiction. The D.O.P.S. Police Commission was empowered on July 10, 1997 by the Council of Chiefs of the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council.
Chief Executive Officer: Robert Daniels
As the CEO for Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council, I had the honor and privilege of facilitating a long term Strategic Planning process of the Dakota Ojibway Police Service in the summer of 2009.
Funding
Through the Federal First Nations Policing Policy, a Tripartite Agreement was signed between the Federal & Provincial Governments and the Council of Chiefs of the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council, with the Federal Government contributing 52% and the Provincial Government contributing 48% of the funding. All Tripartite Agreements are for a five-year period.
Future Vision
It is the goal of the Dakota Ojibway Police Service to position itself as the police service of choice to First Nations seeking alternatives in policing.
The Dakota Ojibway Police Service has support for expansion within the Province of Manitoba from the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and the Assembly of First Nations both at the Provincial and Federal level. The Dakota Ojibway Police Service has committed to continue improving. This commitment is supported by the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council, governments of Manitoba and Canada through the negotiated agreements and continued funding.
Dakota Ojibway Police Service has a tradition that is proud and wishes to service your community. We shall build on past experiences while delivering a dedicated policing service, which should accommodate the particular circumstances of your First Nation Community.
In building a strong organization, the Dakota Ojibway Police Service actively seeks and encourages person(s) from the First Nation communities with a desire to pursue a career in law enforcement.
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