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.

CRACK CO***NE, PEPPER SPRAY SEIZED FOLLOWING SEARCH (Neskantaga First Nation, ON) – Police seized crack co***ne and arre...
06/12/2026

CRACK CO***NE, PEPPER SPRAY SEIZED FOLLOWING SEARCH

(Neskantaga First Nation, ON) – Police seized crack co***ne and arrested a male suspect following the search of a Neskantaga First Nation home Thursday.

Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the NAPS K9 Unit, Emergency Response Team, and frontline officers, executed a search at a residential address in the zero-to-100 block of Neskantaga Drive on Thursday, June 11.

The warrant was obtained as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking activity within the community. A male suspect was identified, located, and arrested without incident at a separate location within the community.

When police entered the home, they located and seized a quantity of suspected crack co***ne, cash, pepper spray, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

A 57-year-old male from Neskantaga First Nation is charged with:

• Possession of Co***ne for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

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

The names of accused are withheld until the charges against them have been formally sworn in before the courts.

The investigation remains ongoing.

At NAPS, growth is built into the career. 👮‍♂️That means more opportunities for promotions and specializations.Build a c...
06/12/2026

At NAPS, growth is built into the career. 👮‍♂️

That means more opportunities for promotions and specializations.

Build a career that keeps moving forward.

Apply today: www.joinnaps.ca

With heavy hearts we extend our sincere condolences to the Toronto Police Service colleagues, family, and friends of Cst...
06/11/2026

With heavy hearts we extend our sincere condolences to the Toronto Police Service colleagues, family, and friends of Cst. Marc Pinizzotto. We are deeply saddened to learn that Cst. Pinizzotto was killed in the line of duty today. He was 43 years old and devoted 18 years of service to policing in the City of Toronto.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service officer Cst. Sebastian Vermeire has brought a piece of Keewaywin First Nation to the very ...
06/11/2026

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service officer Cst. Sebastian Vermeire has brought a piece of Keewaywin First Nation to the very top of Mt. Kilimanjaro! 🏔️

Before leaving for his trip, Cst. Vermeire visited classrooms in Keewaywin First Nation to speak with students about the importance of setting goals and working hard to achieve them. He shared inspiring words about overcoming life's challenges. As part of his motivational lesson, students, along with the Keewaywin First Nation Chief and Council, signed a special flag gifted to him. The flag was hand-sewn by a local Elder, making the journey deeply meaningful.

“The flag travelled with me to Tanzania, where I visited a school within a Maasai community and donated school supplies to the children there,” said Cst. Vermeire. “One of the Maasai leaders toured me around the area and introduced me to the students. I spoke to them about the First Nations communities of Canada and the children from Keewaywin who signed the flag.”

Many of the children had never used a cellphone or seen a world map before. This made explaining Canada's location a unique challenge.

“They were especially fascinated by how we live and survive during the cold Canadian winters,” he added.

The trek to the summit took five days to climb and two days to descend. We are thrilled to have Cst. Vermeire back and proud of how he found such a unique way to inspire and engage youth both at home and abroad.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service K9 Unit Cst. Tyler Gordon and his partner, Kona, had the opportunity recently to meet with...
06/10/2026

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service K9 Unit Cst. Tyler Gordon and his partner, Kona, had the opportunity recently to meet with Grade 7 students at Sacred Heart School in Sioux Lookout. It was a great chance to show the community what the K9 Unit is capable of, and how dedicated and driven a working dog like Kona is.

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is saddened to learn that OPP Provincial Constable Tarun Bali was killed in the line o...
06/09/2026

The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is saddened to learn that OPP Provincial Constable Tarun Bali was killed in the line of duty today in Hearst. He will be remembered for his courage and commitment to serving others. We extend our condolences to our OPP colleagues, and Bali’s friends, family, and loved ones.

A schedule that gives you time back.More time to reset, recharge, and focus on what matters. 👮‍♂️Learn more: www.joinnap...
06/09/2026

A schedule that gives you time back.

More time to reset, recharge, and focus on what matters. 👮‍♂️

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Congratulations to the Confederation College’s Police Foundation graduates, who celebrated their convocation on Friday, ...
06/09/2026

Congratulations to the Confederation College’s Police Foundation graduates, who celebrated their convocation on Friday, June 5 in Thunder Bay. Recruitment Unit officer Cst. Autumn Olsen had the opportunity to represent the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service and join our police service colleagues with the Thunder Bay Police Service, OPP, and Treaty Three Police Service, during this important milestone event.

FENTANYL, METHAMPHETAMINE AMONG SEIZED DRUGS FOLLOWING HEARST MOTEL SEARCH(HEARST, ON) – Police arrested two suspects an...
06/04/2026

FENTANYL, METHAMPHETAMINE AMONG SEIZED DRUGS FOLLOWING HEARST MOTEL SEARCH

(HEARST, ON) – Police arrested two suspects and seized more than $100,000 worth of drugs amid an investigation centered on drug trafficking activity with Constance Lake First Nation.

Members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service’s Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the NAPS K9 Unit and frontline officers, executed a search warrant at a motel room in the Township of Hearst in the afternoon hours of Wednesday, June 3. Police also searched a motor vehicle in connection with the investigation.

The warrants were obtained as a result of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking activity within the community of Constance Lake First Nation.

When police entered the motel room, they located and arrested two suspects without incident. Members of the OPP working out of the Hearst detachment assisted with the completion of the arrests.

Following their search, police located and seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, methamphetamine tablets, oxycodone tablets, suboxone tablets, cash, a replica firearm, and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.

The estimated street value of drugs seized totals $105,000 CAD.

Kimberly BLUFF, 41, of Constance Lake First Nation, is charged with:

• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Suboxone for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Failure to Comply with Release Order x 2

Kevin TAYLOR, 57, of Constance Lake First Nation, is charged with:

• Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Suboxone for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

Both accused appeared for a bail hearing on Thursday, June 4, and were remanded into custody with future court dates.

The investigation remains ongoing.

06/04/2026

Recently, members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service had the pleasure of attending the Webequie Career Fair 2026 in Webequie First Nation. NAPS was represented by Recruitment Unit Cst. Autumn Olsen, with support from Emergency Response Team member A/Sgt. Dave Labrecque, K9 Unit members Cst. Daniel Birch and GSD Becks, and NAPS Chief of Police Terry Armstrong.

The annual career fair, hosted by the Webequie Education Authority, gave us a chance to speak directly to the youth in Webequie First Nation about a rewarding career with NAPS.

To learn more about a future with NAPS, or to start your application journey today, please visit us online at https://joinnaps.ca.

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Thunder Bay, ON
P7B2Y1

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