Aboriginal policing is an area of complex considerations and significant challenges. Many aboriginal communities are remote with little access to or assistance from other agencies. Recruiting, training and advancement can be challenging, especially in smaller communities and for aboriginal women police who bear much of their community’s social responsibility.

These challenges are heightened for communities in proximity to large urban centers where the influence of organized crime and youth gangs is more prevalent.

In spite of the challenges, Aboriginal policing and the demand for it continues to grow and as it grows, cooperation between Stand Alone Aboriginal Police Services and Federal, provincial and municipal enforcement agencies becomes increasingly important. All of these organizations must work together in order to provide a high quality police service to their respective communities.

The objective of this conference is to enhance your knowledge by sharing ideas and experiences with other delegates and leaders in this field from various police organizations across Canada.