Aboriginal Police Training

First Nations and Metis communities are bearing the brunt of Canada's rising crime rate and it is apparent to community leaders that the Provincial and Federal governments cannot provide them with the protection and security they need and deserve.

As Aboriginal communities move closer and closer to true self-government, providing protection and safety to community members will become a top priority. Without security of the people within a community, there can be no effective government.

To help meet the needs of the aboriginal community NorthWest Law Enforcement Academy has developed

1. Band Constable Training - Level One, Level Two, Level Three
2. Community Police Training
3. Police Commission Training

Some communities may require auxiliary officers (usually called Band Constables) to support the RCMP or other police agency and to provide service in the absence of these agencies.

Other communities may:

• Opt to create their own fully trained, professional police service to meet the growing need for security and protection
• Decide something in between the Band Constable and the professional Police Service will serve their purposes best