FILE HILLS FIRST NATIONS POLICE SERVICE

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 - TITLE PAGE PAGE 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 3 - INTRODUCTION PAGE 6 - PART 1- FHFNPS ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE (4.9.1.A) PAGE 9 - PART 2 - FHFNPS HIRING AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES (4.9.1.B) PAGE 10 - PART 3 STATISTICAL DATA ON FHFNPS CASELOAD (4.9.1.C) PAGE 16 - PART 4 - FHFNPS BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS ACTIVITIES (4.9.1.H) PAGE 19 - PART 5 - FHFNPS NON- INVESTIGATIONAL ACTIVITES (4.9.1.D) PAGE 22 - PART 6 - FACILITY RENTAL REPORT (3.1.1) PAGE 23 - PART 7 - FHFNPS POLICE FACILITIES (4.9.1.F) PAGE 24 - PART 8 - FHFNPS PUBLIC COMPLAINTS PAGE 24 - PART 9 - FHFNPS INSURANCE COVERAGE (3.4.1) (3.4.2) PAGE 24 - PART 10 - FHFNPS VEHICLE INVENTORY (4.9.1.E) (COMPILED ) 2

3 INTRODUCTION Background: The transition toward a self-administered File Hills First Nations Police Service began in At that time, the federal and provincial governments and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations signed an agreement for the policing of First Nations in Saskatchewan, which provides First Nations with options on how they are policed. On May 22 nd, 2014, following the expiration of a previous agreement, the File Hills First Nations Police Service Board of Police Commissioners entered into a new contractual arrangement with Her Majesty the Queen and the Province of Saskatchewan for the provision of policing services. This specific tri-partite agreement was entitled an Agreement on the Provision of Policing Services in the Communities of the File Hills First Nations The signatories were; for Canada, the Minister of Public Safety; for Saskatchewan the Deputy Minister Responsible for Corrections and Policing, and for the File Hills First Nations, members of the File Hills First Nations Police Service Board of Police Commissioners as duly appointed by the member First Nation communities. In the agreement the File Hills First Nations Police received $8.2 million over four years to continue First Nations policing to the five File Hills First Nations communities. This funding is cost-shared with the federal government providing $4.3 million and the Government of Saskatchewan providing $3.9 million. The Agreement on the Provision of Policing Services in the Communities of the File Hills First Nations sets out the obligations of each the parties in terms of reference, reporting and funding. In addition to the specified reporting requirements this report responds to the desire of the File Hills First Nations Police Service to be accountable to the File Hills First Nations communities and answerable to the File Hills First Nations Board of Police Commissioners. 3

4 Our Vision To implement and maintain a level of policing that is culturally sensitive to First Nations Values. Our Mission Statement The emphasis is to incorporate a culturally sensitive police service that reflects the traditional practices of the First Nations while working in conjunction with other established police services to ensure that quality policing is ongoing. With culturally sensitive policing, we have the strength to incorporate a more effective and proactive community policing strategy Our Values ASPIRE A Accountability Responsible for all our decisions and actions. S Sharing - Dedication to reawakening our culture for future generations, by enhancing community knowledge and holistic teachings P Protocol Doing the right things, for the right reasons, all of the time. I Integrity Building trust and friendships and maintaining humility R Respect Treat all with courtesy, compassion, fairness and dignity. E Excellence Committed to the highest ethical and legal standards in everything we do. Our Guiding Principles To promote an understanding of Services that provides a restorative approach to policing that is culturally enriched. The Police Service is dedicated to maintain a professional level of policing, incorporate cultural teachings that will be included in the developmental activities of the members 4

5 Message from the Chief of Police Lennard Len Busch 2014 certainly marked a year of many changes for the FHFNPS. A new Board of Police Commissioners was appointed by the member First Nations in May leading to the signing of the new Agreement on the Provision of Policing Services in the Communities of the File Hills First Nations Then in September following the terms of two interim and acting Police Chiefs a new permanent Police of Chief was hired. I was both honored and humbled to be the person selected for the job. Then in October a further honor and responsibility was bestowed when in October I was made a traditional Chief at a ceremony held at the Okanese Learning Centre. We at the FHFNPS are cognizant that when our member communities opted to go with a self-administered policing service that they did not just want to duplicate the other policing options available to them, but to create something that would reflect their culture, traditions and values. It is now my, as Chief of Police and the employees of the FHFNPS s collective challenge to both fulfil and to become that vision and a model for all First Nations Police Services in Canada. TREATY FOUR DAYS PARADE 5

6 PART 1 FHFNPS ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE (4.9.1.A) The fiscal marked many changes for the police service in terms of organization and governance. A new Board of Police Commissioners was appointed and a new policing agreement was entered into with our federal and provincial partners. The File Hills First Nations Board of Police Commissioners Shelby Stonechild, Okanese FN Linda Francis, Carry the Kettle FN Don Koochicum, Peepeekisis FN - Dan Bellegarde, Little Black Bear FN Kelsey Starblanket, Star Blanket FN 6

7 FHNPS ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FHFNPS STAFF COMPLIMENT (compiled ) NAME POSITION E.L. BUSCH Chief of Police C. THOMSON Cpl. NCO J. MICHALSKI Cpl. NCO F. ZEIDLER Constable C. TAYPOTAT Constable P. JOHNSTONE Constable K. WLAZ Constable (departed 2015) E. BAMBRIDGE Constable (RCMP) D. DYCK Constable (RCMP) A. KEEWATIN Spl. Constable F. DELORME Spl. Constable (departed 2015) A. RYDER Det. Clerk A. STARR Det. Clerk V. STARR Board Support Staff- Contract 7

8 JURISDICTION The File Hills First Nations Police Service area of primary jurisdiction has not been altered from previous years. As Saskatchewan's only self-administered First Nations police agency the primary area of jurisdiction continues to be comprised of five First Nations communities in south central Saskatchewan; Carry the Kettle First Nation Peepeekisis First Nation Okanese First Nation Little Black Bear First Nation Star Blanket First Nation, including Wa-Pii-Moos-Toosis Carry the Kettle First Nation has a registered population of 2491 and an on reserve population of 891 persons. Peepeekisis First Nation has a registered population of 2412 and an on reserve population of 604 persons. Okanese First Nation has a registered population of 365 and an on Reserve population of 262. Star Blanket First Nation has a registered population of 600 and an on Reserve population of 252 people. Little Black Bear, Star Blanket, Okanese and Peepeekisis First Nations border upon each other from north to south respectively. Wa-Pii-Moos-Toosis is part of the Star Blanket First Nation; this urban community is situated at Lebret, Saskatchewan which is 39 kilometers from the Okanese Detachment. Carry the Kettle First Nation is situated south of Sintaluta, Saskatchewan on provincial road 606. The travel time between the Okanese office and the Carry the Kettle First Nations takes approximately 1 hour depending on road and weather conditions. Jurisdiction also extends to certain Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) properties that are deemed to be in reasonable proximity to the service s primary areas of jurisdiction. 8

9 PART 2 FHFNPS HIRING AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES (4.9.1.B) In terms of staffing there were several new hires and departures during ; Tara Bellegarde S/Cst., departed May 16 th, 2014 (now with Sask. Sheriffs) Keaton Walz Cst., hired August 25 th, 2014 (graduated SPC December 2014) Amanda Starr, support staff, hired on contractual basis August 25h, 2014 (now on maternity leave until August 2015) Mervin Morin A/COP, departed September 5 th, 2014 Lennard Busch COP, hired September 1 st, 2014 (contracted to 2018) Priscilla Johnstone Cst., hired September 26 th, 2014 Melanie Meade Cst. departed October 10 th, 2014 (now working at DOPS) In addition there are presently two RCMP secondment positions at the FHFNPS that have been filled by members of nearby RCMP detachments on a six month rotating basis. During the fiscal year the following RCMP constables have worked at the FHFNPS; Cst Greg Muise Cst. Eric Therrien Cst Carrie Pankratz Cst. Spencer Bourhis Cst. Evan Bambridge Cst. Derek Dyck A continuing emphasis was initiated on in terms of recruiting and long term succession planning. There was some restructuring during 2013 where a sergeant s position was eliminated and changed into two corporal / investigator positions. This appears to be working well allowing for enhanced supervision. As since 2006 there have been 53 staff departures for various reasons from the FHFNPS the recruiting and retention of employees has been and continues to be a significant challenge for us. In terms of a recruiting strategy a key activity has been the development of a new website: which includes a careers tab complete with job descriptions, hiring process information and an FHFNPS application form. The new Police FHFNPS Board immediately engaged in professional development and initiated the ground work developing a new strategic plan for the police service. 9

10 PART 3 STATISTICAL DATA ON FHFNPS CASELOAD (4.9.1.C) As the Police Reported Crime statistics for Canada as a whole seem to be decreasing over time (see: the overall reported crime rates in the File Hills First Nations Police Services Jurisdiction tend to be constant and may be slightly increasing as depicted in the chart below in Figure 1. As the demographic make-up of First Nations communities differs from elsewhere, this may account for any disparity between the two measures. On the other hand reported violent crime is slowly deceasing as depicted in.figure 3. FHFNPS TOTAL PROS CASELOAD BY YEAR 1200 FHFNPS Total PROS Caseload by Year Total PROS Caseload by Year Figure 1 This chart depicts only files that were added to the Police Occurrence Reporting System (PROS) and does not include administration files or non-investigational activities conducted by the police service. 10

11 FHFNPS REPORTED VIOLENT CRIME BY YEAR & TYPE REPORTED Common Assault Aggravated Assault Assault Weapon / ACBH Assault Police Sexual Assault Robbery Attempt Murder Forcible Confinement Total by Year FHFNPS 5 Year Reported Violent Crime Type Graphic Common Assault Aggravated Assault Assault Weapon / ACBH Assault Police Sexual Assault Robbery Attempt Murder Forcible Confinement Figure 2 FHFNPS 5 Year Reported Violent Crime by Type - Includes ; common assaults, Aggravated Assaults, Assault with Weapons, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Assault on Police, All sexual Assaults, Robbery, Attempted Murder and Forcible Confinement complaints. 11

12 FHFNPS TOTAL REPORTED VIOLENT CRIME BY YEAR FHFNPS 5 Year Reported Violent Crime Trend by Yearly Totals Figure 3 FHFNPS total reported violent crime GLOSSARY Common Assault: Minor simple assaults Aggravated Assault: Serious injury Assault Weapon / ACBH: Serious assault, weapon used Sexual Assault: Includes all sex offences, adult, youth and children FHFNPS REPORTED PROPERTY CRIME BY YEAR AND TYPE FHFNPS TOTAL REPORTED PROPERTY CRIMES BY YEAR FHFNPS 5 Year Reported Property Crime Trend by Totals Figure 4 FHFNPS Total Reported Property Crime 12

13 FHFNPS 5 Year Reported Property Crime Type Graphic Arson Break & Enter Fraud Mischief-Damage Theft Theft Vehicle Figure 5 - FHFNPS 5 Year Reported Violent Crime by Type, Includes; Arson, Break and Entering, Frauds, Mischief-Damage, Thefts and Theft Vehicular. (Mischief - Damage: All damage complaints over and under $5, FHFNPS 5 YEAR PROVINCIAL ACTS TRENDS Prov. Liquor Act Mental Health Act Prov.Traffic Act FHFNPS 13

14 PROVINCIAL ACTS ENFORCEMENT / ACTIVITIES BY YEAR AND ACT REPORTED Provincial Liquor Act Mental Health Act Provincial traffic Act Total by Year Figure 6 FHFNPS 5 Year Reported Provincial Acts Investigations by Type, Includes; Liquor offences, traffic violations, mental health interventions and assistance. 14

15 FHFNPS PROVINCIAL ACTS INVESTIGATIONS / ACTIVITIES BY YEAR FHFNPS 5 Year Provincial Act Activities Trend by Totals Figure 7 GLOSSARY Provincial Traffic: Applies to summary offences only Mental Health Act: are non-criminal interventions or assistance to other agencies to keep peace. 15

16 PART 4 - FHFNPS BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS ACTIVITIES (4.9.1.H) Monthly Meetings The Board of Police Commissioners continues to meet monthly, alternating venues amongst the five File Hills First Nations Communities. In addition to regular business requirements strategies were developed for more community engagement and feedback into the delivery of policing services and a concept for the formation of both an elders and a youth advisory councils were developed to be pursued in the next fiscal year. FHFNPS Board Training Retreat On October 17-19, 2014 the File Hills Board of Police Commissioners held a training retreat in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. It was the first orientation and strategic planning retreat for the Board to set the direction and agenda for the remainder of their term. Some of the objectives and activities were: To further develop a sense of teamwork and collegiality amongst the Board members. We will have an informal meal on Friday night with our partners and a shared breakfast on Sunday morning. To further clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Chief of Police and the Board. There will be a presenter from the Saskatchewan Police Commission to assist. To review strategic plans from the past administration with a view to evaluating progress and validating our direction. We will review the plan set out a process for continuation of the process. To focus on two very important items in our organization: a recruitment and retention strategy and a communications policy. To discuss emerging issues: dealing with the impact of mental illness and ensuring there is a firm policy on dealing with serious incidents. Participants were Mr. Dan Bellegarde, Mrs. Linda Francis, Mrs. Shelby Stonechild, Mr. Don Kootchicum, Mr. Kelsey Starblanket, and Chief of Police Len Busch. Guests were Mr. Rick Peach of the Saskatchewan Police Commission and Mr. Leon McNabb the Director of Justice Services at the TATC. Broad agenda items were: Friday, October 17 Evening Meeting - Opening general discussion on Board matters. 16

17 Saturday, October 18: Review of the 2012 Strategic Plan: discussion and evaluation of goals and process Review of the FHFNPS Provincial Evaluation and to establish performance measures, undertakings and action plan. Roles and Responsibilities within the FHFNPS: Role and Responsibilities of the Board regarding governance and policy Role of the Chief of Police in operations Relationship between the Board and Chief of Police Role of the federal and provincial governments Recruitment and retention process Sunday, October 19 Discussion re TATC and FHQ initiatives re: on-reserve policing Communications Session on Community-based current and emerging Issues FHFNBPC Professional Development Session FHFNPS BPC March 2015 On March 10 and 11 th, 2015 the Board of Police Commissioners held and hosted a Professional Development Session in Regina. The event was well attended by: FHFNPS Board of Police Commissioners Justice Staff from TATC, FHQ and YTC Staff from FSIN Justice Leadership from File Hills First Nations Councils and Justice Committees On the agenda were items such as: The HUB Model in a rural setting: options: Craig Nyirfa, Saskatoon Police Service Priority setting for the Police Service: what works when and where/evaluation of policing, a model for strategic planning: FHFNPS Chief of Police Len Busch The First Nations Policing Policy: national review: Cory Lerat Emerging Issues: gang activity, drugs: the Hobbema Experience: Perry Cardinal, Hobbema RCMP 17

18 Relationships between policing, courts and corrections in community-based justice systems: Tribal Council Representatives Objectives of the session were achieved in that: 1. The Group discussed innovative programs in crime prevention with the intent of applying them to the File Hills First Nations. There was a presentation on the HUB model which brings together community-based agencies to assist people at risk. Craig Nyirfa of the Saskatoon Police Service presented on the HUB model being used in Saskatoon and then led a discussion on how the model might be applied in a rural setting with different capacities and problems. 2. The Group discussed gangs and drugs in our communities and what the Police Service can do to combat these current and emerging issues. Members of the Regina Police Service presented on the problem of Aboriginal Gangs and the links between the urban and rural environments they operate in. 3. The Group heard from Cory Lerat about the present and future of First Nations policing from the perspective of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Policing and Corrections and their current review and evaluation of the First Nations Policing Program. Chief of Police Len Busch provided a view of a self-administered police service and the strategic planning process the FHFNPS will be using to plan into the future FHFNPS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING On March 19th, 2015 the File Hills First Nations Board of Police Commissioners held their AGM for the fiscal year at the Okanese Learning Center. The meeting started with a Pipe Ceremony and prayers by File Hills Elder Mr. John Stonechild. The business portion of the event was chaired by FHFNPS Board Chairman Mr. Daniel Bellegarde, and presentations were made concerning the administration and operations of the File Hills First Nations Police Service. In attendance were Chiefs, councillors, and members of the five File Hills communities. 18

19 As the police service is engaging in a strategic planning exercise for the service input was contributed by many of those in attendance. A long term vision was shared outlining the hopes our communities have for the future of the police service. Also discussed were infrastructure, resourcing and finances. The event was concluded with an excellent supper Special Board Award On March 31 st, 2015 Mr. Jim Greyeyes is presented with an eagle feather by File Hills Police Service Elder John Stonechild on behalf of the police service and police board for years of dedicated service to First Nations Communities and Policing in Canada. PART 5 FHFNPS NON- INVESTIGATIONAL ACTIVITES (4.9.1.D) FHFNPS 4th Annual Round Dance, Star Blanket FN,

20 During the fiscal year the File Hills First Nations Police Service was in engaged in numerous non-investigational activities with the five First Nations communities located within its jurisdiction particularly in the area of governance, crime prevention, cultural liaison and community engagement. In addition to the day to day administrational requirements, the police service is also an active partner in many law enforcement and community service related organizations and activities. Band Council Meetings for 5 Communities Tribal Council Meetings Community Justice Committee Meetings Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers Professional Development Training Saskatchewan Justice, First Nations Policing, Steering Committee Quarterly Pipe Ceremonies FHFNPS Board Meetings File Hills Education Committee Community Carnivals & Cultural Events Treaty Four Days Annual Round dance SACP SPARC FNCPA CACP SGI STEP Program Community Corrections Meeting Victim Services meetings SGI Seat Belt - Child Car Seat Program SGI Driver Re-licencing Program Monthly Provincial NCO Meetings Kahkewistahaw Cadet Night Community School Talks Iron Nations Confederacy Community Mobilization & HUB Strategy * File Hills Domestic Violence Strategy RCMP Partners Meetings RCMP Aboriginal Members Leadership Presentation, North Battleford File Hills Elders Advisory Council File Hills Youth Council, Prep. FHFNPS Recruiting Activities FHFNPS Website Development and Maintenance Media Relations FHFNBPC Annual General Meeting Specific documented activities by FHFNPS Special Constables were; - Attended community sweat lodges. - Ceremonies and feasts. - Talking Circles with Peepeekisis Students - Participated and Attended the Okanese Young Mothers Group meetings - Attended Carry the Kettle's Justice Meetings. - Carry the Kettle's Cultural Days 20

21 - Aboriginal Shield Program delivered within both schools of Peepeekisis and Carry the Kettle. - YAP meetings with the Tribal Council with youth empowerment, anti-bullying strategies, team building. - Child Car Seat Training and clinic. - Okanese Easter children's party. - Starblanket Children's Christmas Party - Starblanket Prevention Committee Meeting - Starblanket Health Fair - Remembrance Day Ceremony in Okanese - Carry the Kettle School Pow-wow - Organized FHFNPS Round Dance and Feast - Attended Treaty Four Celebrations. - Attended the RCMP Aboriginal Cadet Development Program. - Iron Nation Cadets within File Hills community consultation. - Presentation in Kahkewistahaw School. - Students against Drinking and Driving. - SGI Seatbelt Safety Challenge in Okanese and Carry the Kettle - Community Visits at the band offices; Okanese, Starblanket, Carry the Kettle, Peepeekisis Health Centre, Carry the Kettle Health, Carry the Kettle School, Wapi-Moos-toosis, Balcarres Community School and various elders within the communities. - Okanese Children's and Elders Christmas Party - Remembrance Day Ceremony in Peepeekisis School. - School Presentations regarding; Anti-Bullying and Seat belt/ Traffic Safety - Attended Round Dances in Peepeekisis and Regina Police Service. * The Iron Nations Alliance Community Mobilization and HUB Strategy is a concerted effort sponsored by the File Hills First Nations Board of Police Commissioners as the sole non-political and sustainable governance structure within the File Hills communities, to marshal community resources in order to address various social issues and their symptoms. In short in addition to being a communications strategy it will form the basis for a hybrid HUB model and attempt to find ways to fill in service gaps that exist within our communities. It will form the umbrella for combined police and community efforts to combat issues such as gangs, substance abuse, interpersonal violence, poverty and unemployment. The demographic makeup of the 21

22 File Hills communities requires an innovative and broad communications strategy utilizing a website, social media, mail out and posters to reach and engage a broad range of clients. PART 6 FACILITY RENTAL REPORT (3.1.1) Rental rates for both the Okanese and Carry the Kettle facilities have remained static since the signing of this agreement and are at the same rates as in the previous fiscal years. The FHFNPS Carry the Kettle office is situated in the Carry the Kettle Band Complex. It has been leased from the Band since 2004 and a lease agreement signed on which provides for the leasing of 500 square feet of office space, including utilities for an annual payment of $7, or $ per month which translates to $1.20 per square foot. The FHFNPS Okanese office is leased / rented from the Okanese Band as stipulated in a lease agreement signed on which stipulates that the FHFNPS will lease square meters of office space situated at the Okanese Community Medical Clinic at the rate of $10.00 per square meter or $10, per year. Included in this total was $3, per annum in operating/utility costs at the rate of $43.06 per square meter or $4.00 per square foot. 22

23 PART 7 FHFNPS POLICE FACILITIES (4.9.1.F) FHFNPS Carry the Kettle Office FNFNPS Okanese office Currently the police service supports lease of two facilities at Carry the Kettle and Okanese. Neither was initially designed to house policing facilities. The Carry the Kettle office functions as a sub detachment office. The Okanese office functions as a headquarters for the police service. Originally designed as a wing of a community medical centre it underwent modifications meet police and statutory needs. The Okanese office does not have holding cells, or a secure bay for the bringing in of prisoners. These services are under a Memoranda of Understanding agreement with the RCMP at specified costs at either Indian Head or Fort Qu Appelle detachments. The procurement of satisfactory facilities and emergency services infrastructure has been an ongoing concern for the File Hills communities. It is hoped that in future the communities and their funding partners will be able to supply proper infrastructure to support the Police Service operational and administrative needs in compliance with all federal and provincial rules and regulations pertaining to police buildings. As of the end of the fiscal years no such undertaking has commenced however planning has commenced in terms of costing and requirements. For the present infrastructure up-grades have been initiated at both the Okanese and Carry the Kettle offices. The exhibit room at Okanese is being outfitted with new shelving and proper racks for the storage of police firearms and firearm exhibits. Carry the Kettle will be receiving a new security door, service window as well as new flooring and exterior windows. 23

24 PART 8 FHFNPS PUBLIC COMPLAINTS There were no formal public complaints processes launched in relation to the File Hills First Nations Police Service or the Board of Police Commissioners during the fiscal years. Several minor complaints from citizens about the issuance of traffic tickets and police response times were handled informally by the Chief of Police. PART - 9 FHFNPS INSURANCE COVERAGE (3.4.1) (3.4.2) As required the Board contracts and maintains a comprehensive general liability insurance covering the activities of the Board, the Police Service, and its members, its employees, officials and agents assigned to policing activities. The current policy acquired through Debbie Norton Insurance, policy # Z was renewed on November 28 th, PART 10 - FHFNPS VEHICLE INVENTORY (4.9.1.E) (COMPILED ) New FHFNPS Police Vehicle Markings 24

25 Vehicle Designation Year Make Model Vin # N/A UNMARKED * 2011 GMC Canyon 1GTJ6MF9XB M GMC Yukon 1GKS2CE03DR M CHEV SIERRA 3GTP2VE78CG M CHEV SILVERADO GCRKSE35AG M CHEV SILVERADO 3GCPKSE72CG M354* 2009 CHEV SILVERADO GCEK19010Z M355* 2013 GMC SIERRA GTR2VEAXDZ M CHEV SILVERADO 3GCPKREA0BG M357* 2013 CHEV SILVERADO 1GCRSEA3DZ M GMC YUKON 1GKS2CE06DR M FORD EXPLORER 1FM5K8AR3EGA24055 M CHEV SUBURBAN 1GNSKJE73ER