Aboriginal policing
Public Safety Canada works with Aboriginal communities, provincial/territorial governments and other law enforcement partners to implement the First Nations Policing Policy (FNPP). The Policy was developed in 1991 to provide Aboriginal communities with policing arrangements that respect their cultures and ways of life.
There are now 405 Aboriginal communities in Canada with dedicated police services employing 1217 police officers, most of whom are of Aboriginal descent. There are single community services, such as at Six Nations where there is a population of 10,000. There are multi-community agreements, such as in Nishnawbe-Aski, which serves 44 communities. Some of the services are self-administered, while others are managed through the RCMP.
In addition to our role in policy implementation, research and evaluation of Aboriginal police services, Public Safety Canada provides funding for crime prevention initiatives and small property improvements for police services in Aboriginal communities.
Learn more about Public Safety Canada's Aboriginal policing programs and initiatives: