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UCCM ANISHNAABE POLICE SERVICE
Please contact Denis Blake, Enaag-dawaab-jig Coordinator at 705-377-7135 should you have any questions regarding this Committee. You can also visit their website at:
Project Background and Expectations: Information Supplement
The topic of civilian oversight is a ‘current hot topic issue’ in Canadian policing. The UCCM Anishnaabe Police is currently developing a similar principled, but culturally appropriate, model of redress designed to build community relationships between police and the UCCM communities.
Background: Purpose of “Enaag-dawaab-jig”
A First Nation Civilian Policing Oversight Committee
There is currently limited information on the development and implementation of First Nation civilian oversight bodies for First Nation policing. "Enaag-dawaab-jig" will become an independent body from the UCCM Police Services Commission (police board) with the mandate to ensure police accountability to the public in various aspects of police governance and operations. This special project represents an exciting opportunity in the development of the UCCM Anishnaabe Police and its member communities to take a lead role in First Nation police accountability. Enaag-dawaab-jig will become a leader in this area by inclusion and recognition of Anishnaabe values, languages, traditions, customs and culture in its governance structure and operational practices. Enaag-dawaab-jig’s development will be greatly assisted by using the resources and cultural knowledge of the UCCM Elders Group, which is available throughout the various phases as needed.
The purpose, scope and limitations of authority of “Enaag-dawaab-jig” have been pre-identified in an approved by-law of the UCCM Police Services Commission. The roles, functions and duties of this civilian oversight group, "Enaag-dawaab-jig", are expected to increase as experience and knowledge is gained, especially as the transition toward Anishnaabe governance and restorative principle is increasingly utilized to restore and improve police/community relationships.
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