Indigenous Policing
The Government of Canada is supporting access to professional, dedicated and culturally responsive policing services in Indigenous communities with the resources, equipment and facilities that best serve the needs of the community.
Services and Information
First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Program that supports Indigenous policing services through tripartite agreements among the federal government, provincial or territorial governments, and First Nation or Inuit communities.
First Nations and Inuit Policing Facilities Program
Program that supports policing infrastructure for the people who live and work in Indigenous communities.
Co-development of First Nations Police Services Legislation
The Government of Canada is working with First Nations and key partners to co-develop federal legislation that recognizes First Nations police services as an essential service.
Related programs
Additional programs for Indigenous policing and community safety funded by the Government of Canada.
Indigenous Policing News
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Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Grand Council announce funding to study implementation of Indigenous-led police services
May 3, 2024 -
Government of Canada responds to Auditor General of Canada's Report on the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
March 19, 2024 -
New funding for Tsuut'ina Nation to support Indigenous-led anti-gang programs
July 11, 2023
Indigenous Policing Publications and Reports
- Contract Policing Assessment: What We Heard
- Evaluation of Risk Assessment Tools for Indigenous Individuals with a History of Sexual Crimes: A Response to Ewert case (2018)
- Research Summary - Evaluation of Risk Assessment Tools for Indigenous Individuals with a History of Sexual Crimes: A Response to Ewert case (2018)
- Summary of the 2022 Federal Engagement on First Nations Police Services Legislation: What We Heard Report
- Evaluation of the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
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