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Chief’s Message
Volume 5—Issue 21
March 2015
DAKOTA OJIBWAY POLICE SERVICE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
A Message from the
Chief of Police
1
Annual Christmas Dinner &
Staff Appreciation Awards
1/2
New Staff Member 2
DOPS & All Nations Tribal Days 2
Crime Prevention Feature 3
DOTC Mentorship Program
Graduate
3
DOPS Training 3
National Victims of Crime
Awareness Conference/Week
4
Become a Guard 4
Spring Flood Tips 4
MFNPA 4
Editorial Note 4
VISION STATEMENT
Dakota Ojibway Police Service commits to be proactive in providing the high standard
of public service to the Communities and transparency with respect to cultures, beliefs,
traditions, and history of First Nations people.”
Inside this issue:
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MISSION
STATEMENT “Strive to ensure the safety, security, trust and protection
of the First Nation Communities: Birdtail Sioux, Canupawakpa
Dakota Nation, Roseau River, Sandy Bay, Sioux
Valley and Waywayseecappo. Uphold the highest standards
of professionalism and to honor the cultures, beliefs
and traditions of the First Nations families and
communities of which the Department services.”
In previous newsletters the concept of community mobilization was introduced as an initiative which our Police Service is going to pursue. I take this opportunity to provide an update on our progress with regards to this initiative. I will provide a brief overview on several recent significant and successful criminal investigations.
Community mobilization is about bringing representatives from various community agencies or programs together to address at risk individuals and families. In Roseau River, the Ginew Wellness Interagency Wrap Around Group consists of representatives from DOCFS, DOPS, Probation Services, Education, Social Development, the Wellness Centre and the Borderland School Division. They meet on a regular basis to collaborate on how they can collectively address community issues. In Waywayseecappo, we recently facilitated a workshop on Saskatchewans’ HUB community mobilization model. It was very well received and the community is excited about the development of their own HUB.
On April 23rd, during National Victims of Crime Awareness Week the Police Service will be hosting one day symposium with a Community Mobilization theme and how it relates to the reduction of victimization. The event will be held in Portage la Prairie at the Keeshkeemaquah Conference Centre. Those tasked with community program service delivery are encouraged to attend.
Crime Prevention and community initiatives are important and need to be showcased, but in doing so we tend to under appreciate the excellent investigative work being done by our members. I will highlight some recent successful investigations.
In Sioux Valley members recently solved twelve (12) Break and Enters which occurred between March and November, 2014. Numerous firearms and thousands of dollars worth of property was recovered. Three individuals were charged with numerous criminal code offences. In Sandy Bay, from July – November, 2014, DOPS members recovered a significant amount of stolen property, primarily vehicles, ATV’s and firearms with an estimated combined value of over $200,000.00. In Roseau River, DOPS members recently successfully executed a search warrant, seizing a firearm from a violent offender who was prohibited to possess such a weapon.
Members utilized advanced search warrant preparations skills, proactive directed patrols, forensic identification, and refined interviewing skills to successfully conduct these investigations. These are just a few examples of the exceptional police work being done by members of Dakota Ojibway Police Service as we continue to work towards safe and healthy communities.
Meegwetch – Wopida D.A. (Doug) Palson, Chief of Police Dakota Ojibway Police Service
www.dops.org
DOPS CHRISTMAS DINNER AND STAFF APPRECIATION,
RECOGNITION & SERVICE AWARDS
DOPS held it’s Annual Christmas Dinner, Staff Appreciation & Recognition Awards on December 5, 2014, at Victoria Inn & Convention Centre in Brandon, MB. Acknowledgments included Service Awards, Certificates of Appreciation and Certificate of Recognition. Certificate and gifts were presented as a token of appreciation to staff for their Years of Service and dedicated service provided to communities and colleagues. Recognition Awards were provided to members who acted over and above their regular duties, displaying bravery, risking their own well being to protect others. The evening was well received by members and families. Santa also made a surprise visit and provided gifts to all the kids that were in attend-
National Victims of Crime
Awareness Workshop in 2014
Community Mobilization
New Member—Roseau Detachment
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Cst. Cody Kantyluk
Dakota Ojibway Police Service's
newest member is Cody Kantyluk,
is proud to be serving the Roseau
River Detachment.
Cody comes from Ste. Anne Police
Service, where he served after
graduating from Ontario Police
College. He is most proud to
become a police officer.
Cody is community oriented and
enjoys physical fitness, which has
always been a part of his lifestyle. He enjoys running, boxing, rugby,
weight training and spending time with his friends. He also enjoys
spending time reading, camping and travelling. Cody Kantyluk is
honored to be a part of the Dakota Ojibway
Police Service and is eager to learn the
history, culture and traditions as he
becomes a part of Roseau
River Anishinabe First
Nation.
Opening Ceremonies of All Nations Tribal Days Hosts, Committee and Hockey Competitors. Honour Song was provided by North Eagle Drum Group, with Invited delegates welcomed visitors, Chief Dennis Meeches, Long Plain First Nation greeted guests as a representative for the host Nations of All Nations Tribal Days. Chief Lance Roulette, Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation welcomed visitors and welcomed guests on behalf of the Chiefs of Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council. Mayor Irvine Ferris welcomed visitors to the City of Portage la Prairie and welcomed all visitors. David Sattler, General Manager, PCU Centre welcomed visitors to the host venue of the PCU centre. Finalizing the opening ceremonies, were the Squirts teams that kicked off with the ceremonial drop of the puck. Inspector Marc Saindon and BOLO attended the festivities.
All Nations Tribal Days
Giselle Bell & Chief Palson
DOPS MEMBERS—YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS & TRAINING
DOPS Christmas Dinner, Staff Appreciation & Recognition Awards recipients: Years of Service - 2014 Cst. Stephen Cashin - Five (5) Years of Service Cst. Ernest Roulette - Ten (10) Years of Service Cst. Grant Vogt - Ten (10) Years of Service Certificate of Appreciation Inspector Conrad DeLaronde – In recognition of his efforts in conducting a total Police Service Policy Review, implementation of Information Technology upgrades, revamping the Detachment Audit Process and his efforts with regards to the Waywayseecappo First Nation Policing transition – transfer of Policing Services. Inspector Marc Saindon – In recognition of his efforts in taking a key role in adoption of the Police Reporting Occurrence System (PROS) Records Management system for the Police Service. Sgt. Jason Colon – In recognition of his efforts with regards to the Waywayseecappo First Nation Policing transition – transfer of Policing Services. Cst. Grant Vogt – In recognition of his efforts for establishing numerous community programs in Birdtail Sioux and Canupawakpa Detachments, and his efforts in making the Community Constable position a success. Karen Haines - In recognition of her efforts and Karen Haines & Chief Palson
contributions to the community of Sandy Bay, Long Plain and Dakota Plains, All Nations Tribal Days and Sandy Bay Pow Wow Committee, along with other activities and support of DOPS community events and initiatives. Giselle Bell - In recognition of her efforts and contributions to the community of Sioux Valley and support of DOPS community events and initiatives.
Sandy Bay Detachment Members: Sgt. Bruno Rossi (SB) A/Sgt. Tyler DeLaronde (RR) Cst. Matt Nicholson Cst. Nicki Towle Cst. Ernest Roulette Cst. Jason Bushie Cst. Ryan Raflant Cst. Steve McArthur and Mason In recognition of their efforts for the period of July to November 2014, with regards to the recovery of stolen property in and around the Sandy Bay First Nation, with an estimated value of approximately $200,000.00.
Some Christmas Pictures below: (Santa had many kids visiting from the age of one to seventeen. They were all very excited to visit with him during his visit.)
Sgt. Rossi & Chief Palson
Cst. Towle & Chief Palson
Cst. Cashin & Chief Palson
Insp. DeLaronde & Chief Palson
Insp. Saindon & Chief Palson
Sgt. Colon & Chief Palson
CRIME PREVENTION FEATURE
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The Crime Prevention Unit has seen some changes over the last few months.
Our School Resource Officer/CPO has gone back to regular duties in Roseau
River First Nation. Cst Stevenson, we wish you well and know Roseau River is
fortunate to have you. We do look forward to another member being assigned
to serve the communities in areas of Crime Prevention and School Resource in
the near future.
It has been a busy few months attending the many Career, Job and Health Fairs,
and various Community events. We have once again submitted funding
applications for each of the First Nation Communities we police for a summer
student placement with DOPS. Ideally we would like to see one student hired
per community and one placement at Headquarters in Portage. We have
developed the summer student program towards a more student-police
mentorship placement at the local Detachment. The student is able to be in
uniform when accompanied by a regular member and participate in ride-alongs
and check stops. The crime prevention duties are of equal importance focusing
on road safety, promoting children’s safety and assisting with recreational and
cultural events. Once we are notified of the status of our applications we will post any job opportunities on our website
www.dops.org.
National Victims of Crime Awareness Week runs April 19 – 25, 2015. Our event this year is on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 at the
Keeshkeemaquah Centre in Portage. (See poster on the last page of newsletter) Last year we hosted a Youth Conference and this
year our event is for service providers and leadership. We are hoping to see some experienced staff from each organization
represented. If you are a person that works with individuals and families, or a part of a crisis response team and wanting to help
prevent those from becoming involved in crime or falling victim to it then you
should attend. SHAPING THE FUTURE TOGETHER- CHANGING THE PATH OF
CRIME AND VICTIMIZATION. The Minister of Justice, Winnipeg Chief of Police
and Samson First Nation Band Councillor from Alberta will be speaking about
Community Mobilization. Please register with Aislinn Peters at
[email protected] or (204) 239-8650.
The Aboriginal Shield program continues to be delivered to grades 5-8 in the
schools once a week. Our Canupawakpa/Birdtail Community Constable has
been delivering this program with partners from the local Health Centres in
both the Birdtail and Virden schools. Cst. Vogt, who is a very positive advocate
of this program is also currently teaching the modules to grades 5 & 6 in
Waywayseecappo. The students have responded well to the DRUM Decision
making model that can be applied to real life situations that they may
encounter with regards to drugs, alcohol, peers and gangs. Our youth programs
in Sandy Bay and Sioux Valley are progressing well. We have young people that
attend once a week to learn, play and lead. We are working with our future
leaders and it is encouraging to see that these types of programs can make a
difference.
Aboriginal Job Fair
DOPS is committed to provide current, relevant and essential law
enforcement training, education and development from basic to advanced
levels. Since January 2015, members have attended the following:
-Drug Recognition Course (DRE), Florida, USA
-Intoximeter Technician Training (breathalyzer)- Winnipeg Police Service
-Alcotest Roadside Screening Device-RCMP
-Independent Investigations Unit (IIU), Manitoba Justice
-PROS (Record Management System), RCMP
-Mental Health and Policing-Road to Mental Readiness, Canadian Association
of Chiefs of Police
-K-9 Drug Certification Course
—Winnipeg Police Service
-Violence Threat Risk Assess-
ment (VTRA), Virden, Manitoba.
-Integrated Approaches to
Interpersonal Violence and
Abuse Course (IAIVA),
Edmonton, Alberta
DOPS Staff Development DOTC MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
DOPS participated in the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Enhanced Service
Delivery Employment Strategy/Mentorship Initiative Program that took place
from January 19—March 27, 2015.
The program engaged youth in completing a 10 week work experience/
mentorship program, which helped the youth identify suitable employment
and/or training opportunities in the future, as well as gain work experience.
The students were required to attend regularly, undertake duties of their
employment area, take part in activities designed to increase employment and
training aspects in their field. They were also requested to document their
experience and provide an evaluation
upon completion of the program.
Wendy Merrick from Long Plain First
Nation was the young person who
participated and completed her
placement with DOPS administration.
Wendy plans to continue her education
through college or university in the field
of child care. DOPS
congratulates Wendy
on her success and
wishes her the best of
future endeavours. .
DOTC Director of Operations, Anupam
Sharma, Student Wendy Merrick and CEO
Robert Daniels at Graduation.
Sandy Bay Youth Corp— Tubing Trip
Aboriginal Shield
Waywayseecappo
Sandy Bay Youth Corp
Having Fun Tubing
Aboriginal Shield—Waywayseecappo
Sandy Bay Youth Corp
Youth Leaders
Sioux Valley Cadets DOPS K-9 visit
Cst. McArthur and Mason
Sioux Valley Corporals
DAKOTA OJIBWAY POLICE SERVICE
3rd Floor Rufus Prince Building 5000 Crescent Road West
(Mailing Address)
P.O. Box 37 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2
Office: (204) 856-5370 Fax: (204) 856-5389 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dops.org
Birdtail Sioux Detachment
P.O. Box 44
Beulah, MB ROM 0B0
E911: (204) 568-4621
Fax: (204) 568-4552
**** Canupawakpa Detachment
P.O. Box 40
Pipestone, MB R0M 1T0
E911: (204) 854-2953
Fax: (204) 854-2364
**** Roseau River Detachment
P.O. Box 190
Dominion City, MB R0A 0H0
E911: (204) 427-3383
Fax: (204) 427-3389
**** Sandy Bay Detachment
P.O. Box 644
Marius, MB R0H 0T0
E911: (204) 843-7700
Fax: (204) 843-7702
**** Sioux Valley Detachment
P.O. Box 130
Griswold, MB R0M 0S0
E911: (204) 855-4400
Fax: (204) 855-4402
**** Waywayseecappo Detachment
P.O. Box 40
Waywayseecappo, MB R0J 1S0
E911: (204) 859-5070
Fax: (204) 859-5075
Editorial Note Please note: DOPS Headquarters
Administration office will be closed on:
April 3—Good Friday
April 6—Easter Monday
May 18—Victoria Day
DOPS HQ Staff and Members would
like to wish everyone a safe and
enjoyable holidays.
Visit us at: www.dops.org
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Manitoba First Nation Police
Association
Executive for 2013/2014:
President: Jason Colon
Vice-President: Matt Nicholson
Secretary/Treasurer: Amy Head
The following is a list of safety tips to help prepare for and stay safe during a flood. 1. Preparation: Seal your basement windows and ground-level doors. Install a zero reverse flow valve in the basement
drains. Keep important documents on higher floors to protect them from flood damage. 2. Anticipation: Turn basement furnaces and gas valves off. Safeguard heating equipment. Move furniture and electrical
appliances above ground level. Get toxic substances away from flood area to prevent pollution. Plug toilet connections with a wooden stopper.
3. During: Stay aware of what roads are safe, where to go and what to do if the local emergency team asked you to evacuate.
4. After: Don’t return home until authorities have advised that it’s safe to do so. Have an electrician clean, dry and test the main electrical panel. Make sure the building is structurally safe. Look for buckled walls or floors. Minimize contact with floodwater. Keep children away from contaminated areas while cleaning.
Prepare an emergency kit. Your kit should include: 1. Water—2 litres of water per person per day. Have water in small bottles
for portability in case of evacuation. 2. Food—that won’t spoil, i.e. canned food, energy bars and dried food
(replace the food and water once a year). 3. Manual can opener. 4. Flashlight and batteries. 5. Battery powered radio (extra batteries). 6. First aid kit. 7. Special items—prescription medications, infant formula or equipment
for people with disabilities.