DAKOTA OJIBWAY POLICE SERVICE
NEWSLETTER
www.dops.org
Special Holiday Edition
Vol. 5 Issue 24
December 2015
Chief’s Holiday Message
On August 24, 2015 through competition I was selected by Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council
(DOTC) CEO, DOTC Director of Operations, DOTC Council of Chiefs – Chairman, Council of Chiefs
– Chief Clearsky and Dakota Ojibway Police Commission members to become Dakota Ojibway
Police Service’s 7th Chief of Police since our police service’s inception. It is an honor and privilege
for me to be selected to be your Chief of Police. Former Chief of Police Doug Palson upon his
departure has left our service on a solid foundation, a solid vision and with a sound strategic
plan. This plan comes to an end on March 31st 2016 and over the coming months, I plan on
engaging all employees and selecting several employees to participate in a strategic planning
exercise with our Police Commission, several of our Community leaders (elected Chiefs) and
DOTC Executive to come to the table and develop a new 3 to 5 year plan for our future.
Long Plain Youth Program
While I have only been in the position for a few short months, our management team continues
to move our police service forward. I continue to remain an active and contributing member of the First Nation Chiefs of Police
Association (FNCPA). While at the most recent FNCPA Annual General Meeting, I was nominated to fulfill the role of President of the
association, I chose to decline this opportunity. Although, I will continue to support the association because of the advocacy they do
on behalf of all First Nation Police Services in this Country. However, I believe my focus should remain at home and dedicated to
ensuring that our police service continues to evolve and grow.
Just prior the Federal Election, I initiated lettered correspondence through our FNCPA interim President to engage each political party
and to determine their position and platform on First Nation policing in this country. Three (3) key questions were put forth to the
parties (if elected): 1. What will you do to address the chronic levels of underfunding to law enforcement serving First Nation and Inuit
Communities? 2. Will you provide improved, sustainable funding to the FNPP in the form of A-based funding? and; 3. Do you support
the expansion of the existing program to other First Nation Communities who desire a self-administered standalone First Nation Police
Services? While no response was expected from PC Party, the NDP responded but not as favorable as the Liberal Party of Canada. The
Liberal party stated unequivocally that they would support First Nation Policing Services. They would address the underfunding issue
by ensuring stable, predictable and adequate funding. They would work provincial, territorial and indigenous partners to develop a
secure legislative basis for Aboriginal Policing Services, which recognizes them as essential services. Lastly, they would support the
expansion of First Nation Police Services into other First Nation Communities. With overwhelming support of all Canadians with the
election of a majority Liberal Government. I am confident that our First Nation Communities will reap the benefits of increased public
safety. Through our FNCPA, there is a lot of work in front of us and I will continue to move this issue forward.
The strength of our police service is our front-line operations, while all of DOPS Management team continues to support our front-line
officers. We needed someone to replace me in my former position of Inspector in charge of Operations to ensure our operations
remains strong. With support of the CEO - DOTC and DOPS Police Commission members, Jacqueline Genaille, who has in excessive of
25 years of policing experience was brought on board in October 2015 to fill the role of Inspector (Insp) in charge of Operations. In
addition to her role of supporting our front line members and ensuring our model of police service delivery is second to none.
Insp Genaille will work with our junior Detachment Commanders to continue and develop their skill sets to become future leaders of
our police service.
At the Provincial level, our Inspectors and I remain active members of the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP). We
continue to address and support provincial policing issues, as well as the challenges that affect all Manitobans, including First Nation
Communities. Mental Health and Restorative Justice issues remain topical and actively pursued. DOPS most recently, in collaboration
with all MACP Police Services, participated in the production of several Manitoba Public Insurance Road Watch Videos. “The main
theme is that ‘collectively Mb Law enforcement’ are everywhere...working together to save lives on Mb roads". At the same time, with
MPI funding, DOPS developed our own Road Watch video. This video will be shown on APTN and is also available for your viewing
pleasure on our DOPS Web Site at www.dops.org.
MISSION
STATEMENT
“Strive to ensure the safety,
security, trust and protection of
the First Nation Communities:
Birdtail Sioux, Canupawakpa
Dakota, Long Plain, Roseau
River Anishinabe, Sandy Bay,
Ojibway & Waywayseecappo.
Uphold the highest standards of
professionalism and to honor the
cultures, beliefs and traditions of
the First Nations families and
communities”
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:
Chief of Police Message
1
Police Commission
1
Holiday Greetings
Employee Profile & Members
in your Community
2
DOPS In-Service & Staff
Training/Development
2
Canupawakpa Community
Information Session
2
Meegwetch – Wopida—Thank You
H. C. (Conrad) DeLaronde, Chief of Police
Dakota Ojibway Police Service
Halloween Happenings
2
Crime Prevention Feature
3
Christmas Card Competition
3
Members in your Community
3
Christmas Card Winners
3
Message from MFNPA
4
Police Notebook
4
Editorial Note
4
On behalf of all employees of Dakota Ojibway Police Service, I wish you and your families a happy holiday season and a healthy New
Year.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
FROM THE POLICE COMMISSION
Dakota Ojibway Police Commission
(from left to right—back row) Ray Beaulieu—Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation,
Sherri Thomas—Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation, Bill Taylor—Sioux
Valley Dakota Nation; (bottom row) Walter Mentuck—Waywayseecappo First
Nation and Louis Myran Jr—Long Plain First Nation. (missing Birdtail Sioux
First Nation & Canupawakpa Dakota Nation)
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Welcoming New Staff and DOPS Members in your Community
Inspector J.P. (Jacqueline) GENAILLE (HQ)
Jacqueline Genaille is a Band Member of
Nisichawayasihk First Nation. Insp. Genaille began
her policing career in 1989 and has served in
numerous Manitoba and Northwest Ontario
communities.
In September, 2015, she
assumed the role of Inspector in Charge of
Operations for DOPS and brings more than 25
years of policing knowledge and experience .
In addition to her role of supporting our front
line members and ensuring our model of police
service delivery is second to none. Insp. Genaille will
work with our junior Detachment Commanders to continue and develop
their skill sets to become future leaders of our police service. Insp.
Genaille is honoured to be a member of Dakota Ojibway Police Service
and to be serving with the men and women of DOPS.
Cst. Dylan SAINDON (SB Detachment)
Dylan Saindon is from Steinbach, Manitoba. He
graduated from high school at Ecole Saint
Joachim in La Broquerie, Manitoba in 2012 and
then graduated as Valedictorian from the
Assiniboine Community College Police Studies
Program in 2014, where he also completed
his Phase B Training with Brandon Police
Service.
He began his field training in
November 2015, stationed at Sandy Bay
Detachment. Prior to coming to the DOPS, he
was recently
employed with Harry Lange
Concrete in Ste Anne, MB, and also previously
attended the Cegep de Rimouski in Rimouski,
Quebec, where he played college football. He enjoys playing football
and hockey, and spending time with his friends and family. Dylan is
honored and excited to be a part of Dakota Ojibway Police Service.
DOPS Annual In-Service & Staff Development
Community Information Session—Canupawakpa Dakota Nation
As part of the Strategic Plan, DOPS continues to
provide Community
Information sessions to the
communities we serve. Most recently, such a
community presentation was held in Canupawakpa
Dakota Nation. Chief DeLaronde, Inspector Saindon,
Detachment members and our Crime Prevention
Team were present to provide the presentation. The
purpose of the presentation was to highlight the
services provided to the community. DOPS provided
lunch with the community and Crime Prevention
joined and discussed supporting programs in the
community.
DOPS Halloween & Community
Canupawakpa Detachment—Halloween
The Police Service held the 3rd
session of Staff Development on
October 8/9 and November 26/27,
2015. This year’s training provided a
review of Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD) and Independent
Investigation Unit of Manitoba. (IIU).
The workshop was well received by
members and staff. One of our goals
is to ensure that all DOPS members
and staff are responsible with service
delivery and a thorough understanding
of PTSD with Officers in dealing with
everyday issues. More information
about PTSD is on our Facebook page.
Roseau Detachment
Community Breakfast
Waywayseecappo Detachment, Members & Kids on
Halloween
Christmas Warmth
Sandy Bay Detachment—Members & kids—Halloween
DOPS extends its
thanks to
the
dedication of a
small group of
volunteers; a group
of avid knitters, has
already made and
distributed more
than 150 knitted items, including hats, scarves, mitts
and headbands to local detachments. The group
started in 1973, the group used to collect and
distribute toys as Christmas gifts, but with so many
other agencies doing so, it evolved and now just
provides knitting. Helen Hopko, a North Kildonan
resident who serves as the group’s co-ordinator,
donated items for distribution at DOPS detachments.
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Long Plain Cadets—Knot Making
CRIME PREVENTION FEATURE
As the Holidays approach we find ourselves very busy in the Crime
Prevention Unit but also make time to enjoy the Christmas Season
with our Communities and Youth Programs. Community suppers,
Open Houses, Parades and Special Events are all a part of this
celebratory time!
Long Plain—Lacrosse
Long Plain Youth Leaders
Long Plain Karate Classes
Snndy Bay Youth Leaders
Sandy BAySandy Bay)
The Community Rink project in Canupawakpa has been started and
the Aboriginal Shield Program will begin in the New Year. Addictions
Awareness Week was scheduled with Prescription Drug
presentations and DOPS also participated in the National Teen
Driver Safety Week with the “##BFF, #PracticeSafeText” campaign.
Our DOPS Youth programs are underway. The Sandy Bay Youth
Corps and a new program began in Long Plain. These programs
provide for skill
development and
Waywayseecappo Wolverines
Canupawakpa
leadership
with
Hockey Game
Hockey Rink
activities related to
healthy living, police
studies,
fitness,
culture and sports,
all
provided once
a week in a safe
and
supportive
environment.
The
Crime
Prevention
Team
wishes
everyone a safe and
Happy Holiday!
Birdtail & Canupawakpa
Detachments
Sgt. Dory COOK
Birdtail Health Fair
Cst. LeBlanc at Waywayseecappo Wolverines Hockey Game
Waywayseecappo Wolverines Hockey Game
Christmas Card Competition
DOPS had a Christmas card contest for the grades 5 & 6. The contest was to create our
Christmas cards using Traditional Art. Although all pictures that were submitted, were
excellent, only two winners could be selected. One of the winners was Krystal Bunn from
Ms. Neapew’s class at Cakaga Oti Dakota Wayawa Ti - Birdtail Birdtail Sioux School, Birdtail
Sioux First Nation, and Danielle Ross from Grade 5R Dakota Class from Virden Junior High
School for Canupawakpa Dakota Nation.
Danielle Ross
This year’s artwork was done by Danielle
Welcome Detachment Commander, Sgt. Dory COOK to Birdtail &
Canupawakpa Detachments.
Special Olympics Manitoba
Portage Soup Kitchen
Ross, a Grade 5 Student from Grade 5R
Dakota Class from Virden Junior High School,
for Canupawakpa Dakota Nation. She likes to
go outside to play and be active. She has two
siblings
n a m e d
Helen and
Lawrence.
Wishing Everyone
A Merry Christmas
DOPS Sgt. Tompsett and RCMP members at the Special Olympics Manitoba
Provincial Floor Hockey tournament
Members also contribute their
on Saturday, Nov 21, 2015.
own time at your local areas.
DOPS Cst. Towle visiting and
helping out at the Portage Soup
Kitchen.
& A Happy New Year
Jo-Ann Helgason, Crime
Prevention Coordinator
Cst. Aldyne Stevenson,
Crime Prevention Officer
Cst. Grant Vogt,
Community Constable
Krystal Bunn
This year’s artwork was done by Krystal Bunn,
a Grade 6 student from Ms. Neapew’s class at
Cakaga Oti Dakota Wayawa Ti, Birdtail Birdtail
Sioux School, Birdtail Sioux First Nation. She
enjoys art and social studies, but her favourite
is basketball.
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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
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Canupawakpa Detachment
P.O. Box 40
Pipestone, MB R0M 1T0
E911: (204) 854-2953
Fax: (204) 854-2364
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Long Plain Detachment
P.O. Box 37
Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Ph: (204) 252-4480
Fax: (204) 252-4487
(Effective January 7, 2016, at 0900 hrs)
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Roseau River Detachment
P.O. Box 190
Dominion City, MB R0A 0H0
E911: (204) 427-3383
Fax: (204) 427-3389
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Sandy Bay Detachment
P.O. Box 644
Marius, MB R0H 0T0
E911: (204) 843-7700
Fax: (204) 843-7702
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Waywayseecappo Detachment
P.O. Box 40
Waywayseecappo, MB R0J 1S0
E911: (204) 859-5070
Fax: (204) 859-5075
1. Reduce your speed when driving in less than ideal
conditions
2. Keep a safe following distance and never use cruise
control in the winter.
3. If you are in a skid, relax, release the brake and
accelerator, look into the direction you want to go and
steer. Have steady control of your vehicle because
sudden jerks can veer your vehicle in another direction.
4. Keep your headlights on DAY and NIGHT
5. Always have all your fluid levels properly stocked
(windshield washer fluid, brake fluid, gas, etc.)
6. SIPDE – Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide and Execute. Practicing safe
driving and follow the basic safety rules: buckle up, slow down, drive with
caution, be aware, be alert, be sober, give yourself plenty of time to reach
your destination and keep focused on the road
7. Use your sun visor or sunglasses when driving on sunny days.
8. Beware of icy spots – bridges, overpasses, intersections and shady spots
9. Accelerate and decelerate gradually
10. Be a defensive driver!!!
For winter driving, preparation is key. Make sure you have your vehicle and
yourself ready before you head out on the roads:
Get winter tires on your vehicle. Tire pressure decreases in colder weather, so
check your tire pressure often.
Check your windshield washer fluid that is rated for winter use so you can
keep your windshield clean and your line of vision clear
Be familiar with the safety features of your vehicle
Clear all snow and frost from your vehicle before driving so that you can see
and be seen
Ensure wheel wells are cleared of slush or build-up that could impede your
ability to steer.
Make sure someone knows the route you are planning to take
Have extra winter wear in your vehicle, such as toques, mittens and winter
wear and winter boots
Keep a road safety kit and shovel in your vehicle
Be aware of road conditions before you set out. If road conditions are
unfavourable, the safest strategy is to avoid driving.
Check Route maps, safety information and road conditions
WINTER ROAD INFORMATION
http://www.manitoba.ca/mit/roadinfo/index.html
Please call Highway Information Services at 204-9453704 or Toll Free 1-877-627-6237 for a recorded announcement of Winter Road conditions.
Wishing you …
Good times,
Good friends,
And a world of holiday happiness!
Manitoba First Nation Police Association
President: Jason Colon
Vice-President: Matt Nicholson
Secretary/Treasurer: Amy Head
HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY!
PLEASE DON’T DRINK
AND DRIVE!
HAVE A DESIGNATED PERSON
DO THE DRIVING.
Editorial Note
DOPS Headquarters Administration office will
be closed commencing Friday, December 18,
2014 at 3:00 pm and will re-open on Monday,
January 4, 2016 at 8:30 am.
DOPS Headquarters Staff and Members would
like to wish each and everyone Happy Holidays!
May the New Year bring you success and
satisfaction in life, happiness, health and wellbeing and of course peace of mind.
We hope that you have a great New Year!