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Committees Members of the FNCPA participate on various National and Provincial committees along with their policing roles and FNCPA participation. FNCPA Executive Committee Lewis Mitchell, Chief of Police Akwesasne Mohawk Police Calvin Blacksmith Brian Rupert, Chief of Police David Whitlow, Chief of Police Larry Hay, Chief of Police
Tyendinaga Police Service
Secretary/FNCPA Executive The FNCPA training coordinator administers the eighteen (18) seat allotment negotiated by the FNCPA and Canadian Police College. This takes place on an annual basis. First Nations Police Services who are members of the FNCPA are invited to make application for these seats. A member of the FNCPA sits on the CPC Advisory Committee. As a result of the training needs analysis conducted by the FNCPA in conjunction with the Canadian Police college, the FNCPA will now be sponsoring two courses. The Senior Investigators Family Violence Course alternates from east to west across Canada on an annual basis. The course is three weeks in length and has been tailored to meet more specific needs of the First Nations Communities. The FNCP Executive Seminar on Successful Negotiating covers every aspect
of the negotiating process with practical, proven advice from the beginning
steps to critical final moves. The seminar prepares the participant
to view negotiations as a process and not just a one time event. The Executive Committee continues to participate on a First Nations Chiefs of Police Association/Aboriginal Policing Directorate Coordination Committee. This liaison committee has formulated a solid working relationship with members of the office of the Solicitor General Canada to explore ways and means for improving First Nations Policing across Canada. The coordination committee meets on a quarterly basis. Formal recognition from the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) was received in 1993. The FNCPA was formally recognized by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. The FNCPA now has representation on the CACP Board of Directors. The Annual General Meeting is coordinated for all members of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association every year. In order to attend the AGM you must be a member as recognized under the criteria of the by-laws of the Association. The AGM provides a forum for the members to conduct business of the Association and assist in keeping the membership aware of issues that are national and topical. The FNCPA Newsletter is being discontinued. It will be replaced with more information on the FNCPA website. The Executive is presently discussing ways to improve the communication exchange with the membership through website information sharing. A Human
Resources study entitled the
"First Nations Policing Sector Study" has
been taken on by the FNCPA Executive, representatives of First Nations
police officers, civilian staff, First Nations Police Commissions, First
nations Political organizations and educators in conjunction with Human
Resources Canada. The study consists of seven different modules which
cover the past / present / future of First Nations policing with
concentrations being on self-administered policing in First Nations
communities. The activity will include integrating the findings of the
research component and developing the action plan. Upon completion, the
reports and executive summaries are published and translated for
distribution to self-administered First Nations Police Services. Special
requests are taken to the Executive for a decision. The Executive of the
FNCPA is pursuing completion of Module VII – the Action Plan. The Action
Plan will be developed from the research findings from Modules I to the
wrap up report Module VI. "Strength
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