The Anishinabek Police Service (APS) is the police force for 16 communities in the Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) and 1 community in the Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN).
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| Formed | 1994 |
| Legal personality | Governmental: Government agency |
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| Headquarters | Garden River, Ontario |
| Sworn members | 71 |
| Unsworn members | 20 |
| Agency executive | John Syrette, Chief of Police |
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| Detachments | 12 |
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| Anishinabek Police Service Official website | |
Created in 1994, the force has 71 sworn officers and 20 civilian members at 12 detachments serving 17 communities.
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On March 30, 1992, a five year Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement was signed by Grand Council of Treaty 3, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Association of Iroquois & Allied Indians, Anishinabek Nation, Six Nations and the Provincial and Federal Government.
In 1994, Garden River, Curve Lake, Sagamok and Saugeen First Nations stepped away from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to form the Anishinabek Police Service. At this time it was also decided that Garden River would be home to Headquarters because geographically it is situated in the center of the province.
Anishinabek Police Service provides for the safety, security and protection of First Nation communities through the provision of culturally sensitive, proactive, professional, unbiased enforcement strategies. We encourage community involvement, public education and transparent accountability. We support victims of crime and are committed to the protection of inherent rights and freedoms.
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