TORONTO — A First Nation police drive in northern Ontario will change into an important service because it opts into provincial laws governing police boards.
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says the settlement signed by Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Board will enable the drive to have the identical requirements as each different drive throughout the province.
Fiddler says the historic settlement will enable the drive to rent double the variety of officers who patrol 34 First Nations in northern Ontario, together with some distant, fly-in First Nations.
Board chair Frank McKay says the transfer will enable the creation of specialised items for the primary time.
He says the police service can now have a murder squad or a K9 unit and won’t should depend on and watch for the Ontario Provincial Police to assist out.
Solicitor Common Michael Kerzner says the province will present $514 million over three years to permit the police drive to employees up so officers should not have to work alone anymore with out backup.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Dec. 10, 2024.
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