Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (Official)

Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (Official) Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is the largest First Nation Police Service in North America. We treat people the way we want to be treated. We cherish diversity.

OUR VISION:
A leader among First Nation Police Organizations, establishing the standards for today and tomorrow. OUR MISSION:
The Mission of the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service (NAPS) is to provide a unique, effective, efficient and culturally sensitive appropriate service to all the people of the Nishnawbe Aski Area that will assertively promote harmonious, safe and healthy communities. OUR VALUES:
We provide a service to our communities that is tailored to their cultural differences. We are aware and responsive to the communities' needs through leadership and guidance through the Police Services Board. We are sensitive to the community and individual traditions. We strive to speak and act in a traditional manner. We do what we say we will do. We act in an honest and sincere manner, reflective to our employees' highest standard of quality. We develop our people to achieve, maintain and exceed the Provincial Standard of Quality in Policing. Our people are dedicated and committed to the communities they consistently serve. We are committed to a two way flow of communication with our membership and the community, fostering a sense of belonging and unity of the two entities.

09/25/2026

Whether you're beginning your policing career or looking for a new opportunity, we're ready when you are.

👉 Apply today at joinnaps.ca

We were grateful to have had the chance to meet so many wonderful people at this weeks’ Keewaywin Conference in Apitipi ...
09/25/2026

We were grateful to have had the chance to meet so many wonderful people at this weeks’ Keewaywin Conference in Apitipi Anicinapek Nation. Officers from the Nishanwbe Aski Police Service’s senior administration, frontline, and various specialty units, had the opportunity to make an appearance and meet with delegates and attendees.

The next step in your career could start today at NAPS.Join a team committed to supporting your growth while making a me...
09/23/2026

The next step in your career could start today at NAPS.

Join a team committed to supporting your growth while making a meaningful difference every day.

👉 joinnaps.ca

MOTORIST ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING OFFENCE(Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, ON) – Police arrested and charged a ...
09/23/2026

MOTORIST ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED DRIVING OFFENCE

(Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, ON) – Police arrested and charged a motorist for impaired driving after officers observed an 18-year-old male driving erratically in Apitipi Anicinapek Nation Saturday evening.

Members of the Nishnawbe Aksi Police Service working out of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation detachment observed a vehicle being driven erratically within the community in the evening hours of Saturday, Sept. 19.

Officers observed the motorist driving in the oncoming traffic lane and failing to stop at a stop sign. As a result, police conducted a traffic stop.

While interacting with the motorist, police observed several signs of impairment.

The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Iroquois Falls OPP detachment for further evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert.

Following the DRE examination, the motorist was confirmed to be impaired by drug.

An 18-year-old male from Apitipi Anicinapek Nation is charged with:

• Operation of a Motor Vehicle while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused has since been released from custody with conditions and a future court date.

We are saddened to learn that a Belleville Police Service officer was injured by gunfire during a recent shooting incide...
09/23/2026

We are saddened to learn that a Belleville Police Service officer was injured by gunfire during a recent shooting incident at a Synagogue in that community. Our thoughts are with the officer, their colleagues, family, and the community of Belleville Ontario.

East End Incident (9:34 p.m.)

On September 20, 2026, at approximately 7:10 p.m., a Belleville Police Service officer encountered an individual in the area of Bleecker Avenue and Victoria Avenue.

The officer and the individual sustained injuries and were transported to hospital.

The Belleville Police Service has notified the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of the incident. The Belleville Police Service is unable to provide any further information at this time.
We ask members of the public to avoid the area and follow any directions provided by emergency personnel.

There is no risk to public safety.

09/23/2026

Our Recruitment Unit is back for Day 2 of the Keewaywin Conference in Apitipi Anicinapek Nation (Sept. 23). Come meet Sgt. Olsen, and some of our other NAPS officers, if you are attending the conference or just happen to be in the area. This is a great opportunity to learn about what a future career with NAPS really looks like.

If you can’t make it, but are interested in learning more about a future with NAPS, visit us online at https://joinnaps.ca.

Our Recruitment Unit, along with a number of our frontline and specialty unit officers, are in Apitipi Anicinapek Nation...
09/22/2026

Our Recruitment Unit, along with a number of our frontline and specialty unit officers, are in Apitipi Anicinapek Nation for the Keewaywin Conference. Come find our booth today (Sept. 22) or tomorrow (Sept. 23) outside of the AAC Community Centre.

Learn more about a future with NAPS ar http://joinnaps.ca

NAPS MEMBERS HONOURED AT ANNUAL AWARDS GALA(Thunder Bay, ON) – Sworn and civilian members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police S...
09/17/2026

NAPS MEMBERS HONOURED AT ANNUAL AWARDS GALA

(Thunder Bay, ON) – Sworn and civilian members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service were honoured for outstanding achievements and years of service at the 2026 NAPS Awards & Service Recognition Ceremony.

The awards gala took place on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the Delta Waterfront Hotel in Thunder Bay. The ceremony recognizes members from NAPS’s three regions – Northwest, Central, and Northeast. Also a notable attendee was Kirk Duncan, the Fort Severn First Nation member who made international headlines in December 2024 when he fought off the polar bear that had attacked his wife.

Amongst the most enthusiastic standing ovations of the night belonged to NAPS Sgt. Maurice Kataquapit, who received his Years of Service recognition for an astonishing 40 years in policing.

Receiving awards for outstanding service included:

• Cst. Craig Tiedtke – Officer of the Year
• Jennifer Kennard – Civilian of the Year
• D/Cst. Brice Parsons – Investigation Award
• Cst. Kaiden Browne & Cst. Megan Quinlan – Bravery Award
• Cst. Theodore Tietzen-Braun and Cst. Liam Williamson; Cst. Miller Donnelly; Cst. Jonathan St. Lawrence – Lifesaving Award
• Cst. Bob Simon – The Alex Missewace Memorial Award
• Cst. James Spade-Potan and Cst. Alex Tavares – Wilfred Chum Coaching Award
• Cst. Charlie Anishinabie – Community Based Policing Award
• Sgt. Jeff Fahey – Chief of Police Commendation for Community Service
• Sgt. Garytt Carrette-Morfoot – Chief of Police Commendation for Exemplary Performance of Duty
• Kirk Duncan, member of the general public from Fort Severn First Nation – Chief of Police Bravery Citation
• Cst. Lucas Stenta – Chief of Police Lifesaving Citation
• Sgt. Kyle Grudniski – NFNPA Officer of the Year
• Jennifer Kennard – NFNPA Civilian of the Year

Receiving Years of Service recognition included:

Five Years of Service

• Det. Tanner Charette
• Cst. Aaron Cooper
• Cst. Danyle Copetti
• Cst. Tyler Moskalyk
• Cst. Mark Gillan
• Cst. Matthew Gulka
• Cst. Alexandre-Patrick Mongeon
• Cst. Tyler Moskalyk
• Cst. Brendan Myre
• Cst. Autumn Olsen
• Det.-Cst. Greyson Tottle
• Cst. Rocky Turtle
• Cst. Owen L Wilson

10 Years of Service

• Sgt. Brendan Chilton
• Cst. Joey Giroux
• Cst. Kristopher Hardy
• Cst. Shannon Jacob
• Sgt. Christian Kim
• Cst. Dave Labrecque
• Sgt. Curtis Mandamin
• Cst. Cameron McInnis
• Cst. Harley McWatch
• Det. Jonathan Slater

15 Years of Service

• Det.-Cst. Sean Lee
• Det.-Cst. Patrick Willson
• Cst. Tyler Gordon

20 Years of Service

• Det. Daniel Bartol #1318 Detective
• Board Liaison Fabian Batise
• Cst. Melanie Beaulac
• CM Ronald Ian Deleon
• Sgt. Robert MacPhail
• Sgt. Winston Rowe
• CM Deborah Vincent
• Cst. Robert Simon
• CM Ian Turner

25 Years of Service

• Cst Rayton Johnup
• CM Trisha Linklater
• Cst. Jay Rowe

40 Years of Service

• Sgt. Maurice Kataquapit

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
EXEMPLARY SERVICE AWARD
- Cst. Craig Tiedtke
- Cst. Cody Dysievick
- Cst. Dakota V***a
- Cst. Theodore Tietzen-Braun
- Cst. Kellen Steudle
- Sgt. Christian Kim
- Cst. Scott Burke
- Cst. Harmandeep Singh

LIFESAVING AWARD
- Cst. Kaiden Browne
- Sgt. Sylvia Dunn

09/17/2026

You won't find this kind of work-life balance everywhere.

At NAPS, our two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off rotation gives you more time for the people and moments that matter most. That is more than six months a year of uninterrupted personal and family time.

Apply today at joinnaps.ca

09/15/2026

If you're looking for meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a difference, now is the time to apply.

👉 joinnaps.ca

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Thunder Bay, ON
P7B2Y1

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