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BFN Police Services
BFN Police Service operates under a Tripartite agreement signed by the the Government of Ontario, and the Government of Batchewana First Nation Chief and Council.
BFN Police Service is funded through the First Nations Policing Program out of OPP General Headquarters in Orillia, Ontario.
BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION POLICE SERVICE
52 NEBENAIGOCHING STREET, RANKIN RESERVE
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON P6A 5K9
Phone: (705) 759-5066
Fax: (705) 759-8450
SERVICE:
Batchewana First Nation Constables patrol the reserve lands, attend community functions, provide safety information to community members.
TRAINING:
Our First Nation Constables are trained in the same manner as the OPP Officers. Training takes place on a yearly basis including firearms, physical activities and in-class training.
Membership:
All members of this service are members of Batchewana First Nation. We look forward to a more enhanced community based policing as we move forward into the future.
OUR GOVERNMENT:
Administrative Office Location:
236 Frontenac Street, Rankin Reserve, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5K9
(705) 759-0914
Batchewana First Nation consists of four (4) separate tracts of land which include:
1) Goulais Bay 15A;
2) Rankin 15D;
3) Obadjiwon 15E and;
4) Whitefish Island
Batchewana's total land mass is equal to 2241.4 hectares or 5538.4 acres. The most populated reserve land is Rankin Reserve. Our Police Service began servicing the reserve lands in 1978. Three Special Constables were appointed. Today, we are proud to host a contingent of four (4) Constables, one (1) Sergeant and an Administrative Staff to support and provide community based policing.
In partnership with Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (SSMPS), Anishinabek Police Service (APS) and the Ontario Provincial Police.
BFN Philosophy:
It is the aspiration of everyone that we all work together for the good of the community and good community life. In order to have a healthy community, physically, mentally, and spiritually, it is recognized that we must respect one another Moreover, it is agreed that religious tolerance is a principle of our community life for mutual respect and understanding.
No one is greater or less than anyone else.
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