More Police Officers for First Nations
May 8, 2009 10:21 AM
McGuinty Government Uses Federal Funding To Improve Community Safety
QUICK FACTS
- There are nine self-administered First Nations police services in Ontario.
- The OPP also administers policing services in 19 First Nations communities.
- The McGuinty government has committed to annual funding of more than $68 million annually, to help municipalities and First Nations employ more than 2,000 police officers.
CONTACTS
- Laura Blondeau
Minister's Office
(416) 325-4973
- Patrice Cloutier
Communications Branch
416-326-9195
patrice.cloutier@ontario.ca
ontario.ca/safety
"First Nations will be strengthened with the addition of the 40 new constables who will help make Ontario's Aboriginal communities safer."
– Rick Bartolucci
Minister of Community Safety & Correctional Services
"This investment will improve police services in First Nation communities and demonstrates the province's commitment to First Nation policing and safer Aboriginal communities in Ontario."
– Brad Duguid
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
"This means increased visibility for community events which enhances everyone's feeling of safety. It will allow us to attend our First Nation alternative justice circles, powwows and other important gatherings. It's also an opportunity for a First Nation youth to become a police officer."
– Dave Whiltlow
Chief, Rama Police Service
Communities
