Chief’s Message

Volume 7—Issue 29

March 2017

DAKOTA OJIBWAY POLICE SERVICE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Message from the

Chief of Police

1

Members in your Community 2

Headquarters—New Staff 2

I Love to Read Month 2

Members Adopt a Family 2

Members in Sports 2

MFNPA—Strongman

Competition

3

Crime Prevention Feature 3

Changes in Detachment

Mailing Addresses

3

Spring Flood Forecast

& Safety Tips

4

Become a Guard 4

Editorial Note 4

VISION STATEMENT

“Safe communities,

protected, served with

honour and respect.”

Inside this issue:

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MISSION

STATEMENT

To serve and protect our

Indigenous People.

Uphold the highest

standards

of professionalism, while

honouring our customs

and traditions.

This last quarter has been busy for all of our members and

support staff. Over the winter months, our members have

investigated a number of major incidents. Members were

involved and participating in Christmas Parades,

community dinners, Christmas hampers, and promoting

safe driving through the new year. I commend our officers

for the level of professionalism and high level of

commitment by Dakota Ojibway Police Service (DOPS)

members and support staff.

Also during this past quarter, there have been some

changes to the Executive roles and support is being

provided by Dory Cook, who has taken over the Inspector

(Support Services) role. Insp. Cook has over 16 years of

service as an Officer, and 20 years of service working in

the police environment. Bruno Rossi, is also supporting by

filling the role of Inspector (Operations). Bruno also has

over 16 years of service as an Officer, and 20 years of

service working in the police environment. DOPS

management team has been working well in supporting

both levels of government and working in conjunction with

the Police Commission.

Training is focused on yearly qualifications and Use of

Force training; including emergency training on Naloxone

because of the imminent Fentynal and deadly drugs that

could potentially harm community members and officers.

DOPS officers are now equipped with the antidote with

their regular equipment, and are readily taking training on dangerous drugs. Our Crime Prevention

Coordinator Jo-ann Helgason is also providing instruction on the dangerous drugs and providing

workshops on its dangers.

DOPS and Manitoba First Nation Police Association have also concluded discussions on the

Collective Agreement, where all members and staff are now at a salary level of National standards.

In April 2018, DOPS awaits the announcement of the new budget by the Federal government. DOPS

Executive are focusing on supporting safety in the communities and reviewing current initiatives at

headquarters. We look forward to the upcoming year and the addition of our Health and Safety

committee, which has received support from other police services. Even though DOPS is a fully

functioning service that has GPS, In-car Video, and Thermal Imaging; DOPS is consistently updating

its IT support services by technological advances, and supports this by requesting grant funding

through the Federal and Provincial governments.

DOPS is continuing to meet the objectives and initiatives

set-out in our Strategic Plan early in the year by our Council of

Chiefs. Our Members are constantly undergoing training and

professional development to ensure that the tough issues

facing our communities are proactively addressed

immediately, efficiently, effectively, and with compassion.

Meegwetch – Wopida

J.P. (Jacqueline) Genaille

Chief of Police

Dakota Ojibway Police Service

www.dops.org

Waywayseecappo Detachment

Child ID find

Cst. Head (top) & Cst. Meade

DOPS Members in your Community

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Sandy Bay Detachment Members

WW Detach Members & Staff—Adopt a Family

Waywayseecappo Detachment members with Virden RCMP

Canupawakpa Detachment

P.O. Box 91

Pipestone, MB R0M 1T0

E911: (204) 854-2953

Fax: (204) 854-2364

Please be advised of the following Mailing Address Changes

to your Local Detachments

Waywayseecappo Detachment Members - Cst. Schafer & Cst. Cloud participating in the Law & Order cup that takes place every year. RCMP and DOPS vs. the teachers and the game was held at the Roblin Community Centre on February 21, 2017.

Long Plain Detachment - Cst. West read “Did you Hear the Wind Sing my Name” to the Long Plain First Nation Headstart Program on February 27th for their Family Theme Week. The Children enjoyed his company so much that he received another invite to read another story today.

Carrie Blanchard is the new

Receptionist at DOPS Headquarters.

She comes with her Degree as Legal

Assistant, where she’s had

experience in legal services in

Winnipeg and in Portage la Prairie.

She brings her 10 years’ experi-

ence in a detachment setting with

the RCMP, and working with

corrections at the Agassiz Youth

Centre.

Her hometown is Portage la Prairie,

where she spends time with her family and they

engage in many sports activities attending AA Central

Plains Capitals Hockey games and Lacrosse. Carrie enjoys

keeping busy at the gym, as her passion is competing in

bodybuilding competitions, and she also enjoys spending time in

the community with ringette, hockey, and summer camping.

Carrie is eager to meet and interact with community members and

is honoured to be a part of Dakota Ojibway Police Service, and is

looking forward to serving the communities.

A/Sgt. McArthur at Sandy Bay - Isaac

Beaulieu Memorial School in February

for I Love to Read Month. DOPS

Members A/Insp. Rossi & Cst. Kaszas

with at the Sandy Bay Christmas

Parade. Long Plain Detachment—Cst. West “I Love to Read Month”

The Waywayseecappo Detachment

Members & staff donated cash, and

purchased a grocery items for a Christmas

Dinner hamper including family game.

Days before Christmas, on behalf of the

Waywayseecappo DOPS detachment, Bernalda Cloud present-

ed the Christmas Hamper to Tina Oudie & 5 children (Kristine,

Kevin, Kyra, Kyla, Kylie). Merry Christmas kids!

Annual Use of Force Training

Headquarters—Receptionist

Birdtail Sioux Detachment

P.O. Box 120

Beulah, MB ROM 0B0

E911: (204) 568-4621

Fax: (204) 568-4552

The Police Service held

it’s Annual In-Service at

Assiniboine Community

College Public Safety

Training Centre in

Brandon on three (3)

training sessions:

Feb.27-Mar 2, Mar 7—

9, Mar 14—16, 2017.

This year members

received the Annual

Use of Force Review,

Taser Instruction, and

Active Shooter Training.

The In-Service also

provides a venue for

P o l i c e S e r v i c e

M a n a g e m e n t t o

communicate with all of

the membership.

In January we concluded our annual Christmas card contest with a Pizza Party for the grade 4 class in Long Plain First Nation. Damien Francis submitted the winning card design and won a pizza party for his classmates. Congratulations Damien! Both DOPS Youth programs were able to enjoy field trips to McGregor Valley View Bible camp for some winter recreation activities. Good fun was had by all! A Fentanyl/Carfentanil presentation was prepared for our Police Service to deliver to the communities. We have received a number of requests for information and police protocols regarding this dangerous opioid narcotic. Fentanyl has contributed to or caused hundreds of deaths across the country. Manitoba is coordinating a province wide response to the concerns over the illegal use of fentanyl and other illicit opioid drugs. DOPS and AFM have done community presentations in Birdtail and Waywayseecappo. Participated with the Roseau River Right to Play youth program. It was great to see all the youth out for an archery clinic. Family fun Day was held in Waywayseecappo on February 20 and DOPS provided Child ID cards and tattoos. In addition we attended a Nursey to grade 3 Health Fair at the Waywayseecappo School where DOPS in collaboration with the School and Health Centre will provide wallet size laminated child ID cards for all the kids. Short lessons on Safety Strategies, Personal Boundaries and Keep and Speak Secrets done by the DOPS Crime Prevention Unit from the new resources available from the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. The MADD School Assembly program this year was arranged for (IBMS) Isaac Beaulieu Memorial School in Sandy Bay on March 16. "In the Blink of an Eye" a film that was shown in the auditorium on giant screens which combines fictional stories and real-life accounts of impaired driving. This moving and powerful film educates our youth on the dangers and consequences of impaired driving by drugs or alcohol. Resource information sent to all Detachments and Communities regarding cyber security awareness. Posters and postcards were made available from TELUS and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police working together to keep you safe online.

CRIME PREVENTION FEATURE

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Roseau Archery

Right to Play Program

Sandy Bay Youth Corp

Indoor Curling

Fentynal-Carfentanil Presentation

Waywayseecappo Health Fair

Long Plain Class Pizza Party

(Christmas Card Winner) Damian Francis

Waywayseecappo—Child I.D. Clinic

Long Plain Explorers—Lacrosse

Long Plain—Child I.D. Clinic

DOPS Members in Manitoba First Nation Police Association hosts Strongman Competition

On Monday February 20th, 2017 the Manitoba First Nation Police Association took part in the family day activities in Waywayseecappo by hosting a Strongman competition. There were approximately 100 spectators . We had three events and a total of 12 prizes of $50, total of $600 in prizes payout. There were male and female categories that had two weight categories for each, 200lbs and under, and 201lbs and higher. 29 participants. The results were as follows: Male category: (200lbs under) Farmer Walk & Yolk Egg – Shane Bird, Tire Flip – Dion Brandon,

(201lbs over) Farmer Walk & York Egg – Joseph Amiotte Tire Filp – Huston Shingoose, and the Female category: (200lbs under) Famers Walk & Tire Flip – Addriane Clearsky, Yolk Egg – Jacinda Mecas, (201lbs over) Brittany Cote won all three events. This was a great success! All spectators were at the end of their seats cheering on every participant.

Sandy Bay Youth Corp

MADD Presentation

Long Plain Aboriginal Shield

Jamie Mousseau & Annette Peters

(not pictured—Leona Meeches

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: dops@dops.org

Website: www.dops.org

Birdtail Sioux Detachment

P.O. Box 120

Beulah, MB ROM 0B0

E911: (204) 568-4621

Fax: (204) 568-4552

**** Canupawakpa Detachment

P.O. Box 91

Pipestone, MB R0M 1T0

E911: (204) 854-2953

Fax: (204) 854-2364

**** Long Plain Detachment

P.O. Box 37

Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7

Ph: (204) 252-4480

Fax: (204) 252-4487

**** Roseau River Detachment

P.O. Box 190

Dominion City, MB R0A 0H0

E911: (204) 427-3383

Fax: (204) 427-3389

**** Sandy Bay Detachment

P.O. Box 644

Marius, MB R0H 0T0

E911: (204) 843-7700

Fax: (204) 843-7702

**** Waywayseecappo Detachment

P.O. Box 40

Waywayseecappo, MB R0J 1S0

E911: (204) 859-5070

Fax: (204) 859-5075

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Manitoba First Nation

Police Association

Executive for 2017/2018:

President: Matt Nicholson

Vice-President: Nicki Towle

Secretary/Treasurer: Amy Head

Editorial Note DOPS Headquarters will be closed on: April 14, 2017 — Good Friday

April 17, 2017— Easter Monday

May 22, 2017 — Victoria Day

June 21, 2017— Aboriginal Justice Awareness Day

DOPS Headquarters, Staff and Members

would like to wish everyone a safe and

enjoyable spring season. Stay safe! www.dops.org

BECOME A GUARD!

Dakota Ojibway Police Service

When applying— applications for Guards/Matrons (casual)

Please forward a letter of interest with resume to:

Dakota Ojibway Police Service

Detachment Location (address listed above)

Applicants must obtain the following:

Criminal Record Check

Child Abuse Registry Check

Minimum age requirement of 18 years.

Wage of $14.50/Hour plus 4% holiday pay

The February Outlook Report prepared by the Hydrologic Forecast Centre of Manitoba Infrastructure reports normal to above normal runoff potential across the province. The risk of overland flooding is generally moderate to major across the province. This could change depending on weather conditions between now and the spring melt. Due to the above normal soil moisture and above normal winter precipitation to the end of February, the Red River, the Souris River, the Pembina River, the Roseau River, the lower Assiniboine River and the Whiteshell lakes area are at major risk of overland flooding. The risk of overland flooding is moderate in other areas of the province including the Saskatchewan River, Interlake region and the Upper Assiniboine River. Most of the major lakes are above normal levels for this time of the year, and the risk for lake high water flooding is moderate to major depending on future weather conditions. Flows and levels in most rivers are above normal to well above normal for this time of the year. For more information on local flooding areas, look

on https://www.gov.mb.ca/flooding/

The following is a list of safety tips to help prepare for and stay safe during a flood. 1. Preparation: Seal your basement windows

and ground-level doors. Install a zero reverse flow valve in the basement drains. Keep im-portant documents on higher floors to protect them from flood damage.

2. Anticipation: Turn basement furnaces and gas valves off. Safeguard heating equipment. Move furniture and electrical appliances above ground level. Get toxic substances away from flood area to prevent pollution. Plug toilet connections with a wooden stopper.

3. During: Stay aware of what roads are safe, where to go and what to do if the local emergency team asked you to evacuate.

4. After: Don’t return home until authorities have advised that it’s safe to do so. Have an electrician clean, dry and test the main electrical panel. Make sure the building is

structurally safe. Look for buckled walls or floors. Minimize contact with floodwater. Keep children away from contaminated areas while cleaning.

Prepare an emergency kit. Your kit should include: 1. Water—2 litres of water per person per day.

Have water in small bottles for portability in case of evacuation.

2. Food—that won’t spoil, i.e. canned food, energy bars and dried food (replace the food and water once a year).

3. Manual can opener. 4. Flashlight and batteries. 5. Battery powered radio (extra batteries). 6. First aid kit. 7. Special items—prescription medications,

infant formula or equipment for people with disabilities.

8. Extra keys for your car and house.