Chief’s Message

Volume 6—Issue 26

July 2016

DAKOTA OJIBWAY POLICE SERVICE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Message from the

Chief of Police

1

Summer Student Profiles 2

Law Enforcement Torch Run 2

Members in your community 2

Ride for Dad

Cancer Awareness

2

Member at Anti-Bullying -

National Day of Pink

2

Crime Prevention Feature 3

Victims of Crime & Survivors

Week Workshop

3

IBMS Highlighted Artist 3

2016 Pow Wow Trail 4

Summer Safety Tips 4

MFNPA 4

Editorial Note 4

VISION STATEMENT

“Safe communities,

protected, served with

honour and respect.”

Inside this issue:

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MISSION

STATEMENT

To serve and protect our

Indigenous People.

Uphold the highest

standards

of professionalism, while

honouring our customs

and traditions.

Dakota Ojibway Police Service is dedicating

this quarterly newsletter issue in memory of

our Police Service Dog “Mason”. Police

Service Dog Mason was a purebred black

shepherd that was acquired from the Ottawa

Police Service in 2009. Mason was fully

trained by Ottawa to be a general purpose

K-9 with the specialty of narcotics detection.

Because he lacked any aggression he was

deemed unfit for general purpose work and

the Manitoba Urban Search and Rescue

(USAR) team acquired him.

The USAR K-9 coordinator approached DOPS for a potential partnership to train a handler

for Mason and be a part of the USAR team. Constable (Cst.) McArthur was selected to be

Mason’s handler and training began. In 2010, Mason and Cst. McArthur obtained the

Patrol Dog Level 2 certification with Narcotics detection as a specialty.

Although Mason would not bite suspects this did not mean he was not capable of tracking

them. Over Mason’s career he successfully tracked multiple suspects, leading to their

arrests and subsequent charges. Mason was also involved in multiple CDSA (controlled

drugs and substances act) search warrants and assisted with locating drugs during these

searches.

Over his career Mason was utilized in all DOPS detachment areas. He was also involved in

many school presentations, where the kids enjoyed hiding and Mason finding them. Mason

loved interacting with people of all ages.

In January 2015 Mason was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy, a spinal cord

condition that causes loss of feeling in the hind end. Mason continued to work and had

the busiest 6 months of his career from January-June of 2015. His condition worsened

and he was officially retired in December 2015 and spent his remaining days with Cst.

McArthur and his family.

Sadly on April 29th, 2016 Mason was

euthanized as his condition had progressed

to a point where he no longer had any quality

of life. We extend our heartfelt thanks and

appreciation to Cst. McArthur and his family

for rearing Police Service Dog Mason. Mason

is greatly missed by all the DOPS members

who worked with him, his USAR team and

family.

Meegwetch – Wopida

H.C. (Conrad) DeLaronde, M.O.M.

Chief of Police

Dakota Ojibway Police Service

www.dops.org

Cst. McArthur and Mason on Duty

DOPS welcomes three summer students who will start their work placements on Monday July 4, 2016 –

August 26, 2016. The three (3) excellent candidates that are eager to learn, listen and get involved. Please

make time to greet the students while they are working at your local detachment, or while they are on duty in

the community. DOPS is proud to support and provide opportunity to Youth in Policing Opportunities.

Perry Roberts – Portage Headquarters

Perry is from Sandy Bay First Nation and lives in Portage la Prairie.

He will be completing his Grade 12 at Portage Collegiate in 2017.

His future plans are to go to the University of Manitoba and take

courses in Psychology and Criminology. He has future aspirations

of having a career in Law Enforcement.

Evan Lilley – Long Plain Detachment

Evan Lilley is from Dakota Tipi First Nation, and lives in the Portage

la Prairie area. He will be doing his work placement in Long Plain.

He is enrolled in University of Winnipeg and has future aspirations

of having a career in Law Enforcement.

Dylan Sutherland – Waywayseecappo Detachment

Dylan is from Waywayseecappo First Nation and just graduated

Grade 12. He is a member of the Waywayseecappo Wolverines

and his goals are to complete University and continue playing

hockey.

SUMMER STUDENTS & NEW DETACHMENT COMMANDER

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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

Headquarters

Perry Roberts

Waywayseecappo Detachment

Dylan Sutherland

Long Plain Detachment

Evan Lilley

Dakota Ojibway Police Service Members and the Portage la Prairie

RCMP teamed up to bring back the Law Enforcement Torch Run for

Special Olympics. The 4.2-kilometre run began at DOPS head-

quarters at the Rufus Prince Building and move along the Crescent

before heading north on 3rd Street SE to the RCMP detachment,

where a free barbecue was held. Students from Grades 6 to 8 to at-

tend, as with area residents. T-shirts and teddy bears were sold at the

barbecue as a fundraiser. This year’s successful run took place on

June 14, 2016.

Anti-Bullying Day—Stay Pink

DOPS Members participated in Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad!

The 2016 Motorcycle Ride for Dad took place on Saturday, May 28,

2016 – 10:00 AM starting at Polo Park Shopping Centre. That roar

you hear is the thunder of hundreds of motorcycles riding to help

raise money for prostate

cancer research. The 8th

annual Motorcycle Ride for

Dad rolled out of the parking

lot at Earl’s Restaurant at

Polo Park at 10 a.m. on

Saturday. Around 1,100

registered riders turned out

for ride, which went from

Polo Park to the Assiniboia

Downs, then up to Gimli and

back again.

Ride for Dad—Cancer Awareness

Congratulations Sgt. Dale McKAY -

Waywayseecappo Detachment

Commander, who received his

Sergeant Badge from Chief

DeLaronde on May 11, 2016.

Sgt. Dale MCKAY

Waywayseecappo Detachment

DOPS members participated in the National Anti-Bullying Day (Pink

Day) across DOPS communities. Cst. Dylan Saindon participated

with Long Plain School

Kids in supporting this

important day.

In Memory of Mason In Memory of Mason

Crime Prevention continues to work with our youth and community re-

sources. We implemented a new youth program in Long Plain called the

DOPS Explorers for youth ages 10 – 15 years every Tuesday after school.

We will continue to offer the Sandy Bay Youth Corps on Thursdays for

youth ages 12 – 17 years. We concluded both programs in May/June for

the summer and look forward to continuing again in the fall at the school

sites.

This year we were able to receive training to coordinate the Progressive

Agriculture Safety Days and organized two events, one for Birdtail Sioux

and one for Waywayseecappo. It is a day of active learning for children in

grades 4 – 6 with a variety of topics and demonstrations including Basic

First Aid, Fire Safety, Hearing and Helmet Safety, Healthy Snacking, Elec-

trical Safety, Firearms Safety, Sun Safety and Smoking Prevention. We

would like to thank the many volunteers and instructors that gave of their

time and expertise so students could have increased knowledge and un-

derstanding of safety awareness in their community. Sponsors such as

Viterra and the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association provided funds

for lunch and each student received a t-shirt and take home bag.

Our annual event for National Victims and Survivors of Crime was held in

June this year at the Keeshkeemaquah Centre. Our topic was suicide

awareness called “Power of our Voices to Inspire Youth to be Survivors’.

We worked in collaboration with Dakota Ojibway Health Services.

School events and campaigns were held with the MADD School Assembly

program – 24 Hours to educate youth of the dangers of Impaired Driving.

We also participated with Red Cross Day of Pink where students wear

pink t-shirts, make posters and take a stand against Bullying.

The DOPS Summer Student pro-

gram is just underway. This year

we have three students placed

at Portage Headquarters, Long

Plain and Waywayseecappo

Detachments. This provides an

opportunity for qualified and

motivated young adults to gain

work experience in a policing

environment while providing a

beneficial community service in

their home communities.

CRIME PREVENTION FEATURE

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Waywayseecappo Safety Day

Birdtail Agriculture Safety Day

Aboriginal Day

We highlight a talented Grade 1 artist Hayden Houle from

Isaac Beaulieu Memorial School in Sandy Bay First Nation,

who drew pictures of Cst. Frank Kaszas and Cst. Chris

Cloud. Way to go Hayden!

Hayden Houle with Cst. Cloud & Cst. Kaszas

Victims of Crime & Survivors Week

Workshop

DOPS Crime Prevention & DOHS Health

Service provided a workshop - Victims &

Survivors of Crime Week on Thursday

June 2, 2016 at the Keeshkeemaquah

Conference Centre in Long Plain First

Nation (Portage la Prairie, MB)

The workshop was well attended and had

participants from the DOTC and DOPS

Communities. Thanks to all those who

attended and we look forward to next

year!

In Memory of Mason

In Memory of Mason

Sandy Bay Youth Corps

Long Plain Explorers Waywayseecappo Safety Day

DAKOTA OJIBWAY POLICE SERVICE

3rd Floor Rufus Prince Building 5000 Crescent Road West

(Mailing Address)

P.O. Box 37 Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2

Office: (204) 856-5370 Fax: (204) 856-5389 Email: dops@dops.org

Website: www.dops.org

Birdtail Sioux Detachment

P.O. Box 120

Beulah, MB ROM 0B0

E911: (204) 568-4621

Fax: (204) 568-4552

**** Canupawakpa Detachment

P.O. Box 40

Pipestone, MB R0M 1T0

E911: (204) 854-2953

Fax: (204) 854-2364

**** Long Plain Detachment

P.O. Box 37

Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7

Ph: (204) 252-4480

Fax: (204) 252-4487

**** Roseau River Detachment

P.O. Box 190

Dominion City, MB R0A 0H0

E911: (204) 427-3383

Fax: (204) 427-3389

**** Sandy Bay Detachment

P.O. Box 644

Marius, MB R0H 0T0

E911: (204) 843-7700

Fax: (204) 843-7702

**** Waywayseecappo Detachment

P.O. Box 40

Waywayseecappo, MB R0J 1S0

E911: (204) 859-5070

Fax: (204) 859-5075

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Manitoba First Nation

Police Association

Executive for 2016/2017:

President: Matt Nicholson

Vice-President: Nicki Towle

Secretary/Treasurer: Amy Head

Editorial Note DOPS Headquarters will be closed on:

July 1, 2016—Canada Day

July 29, 2016—DOTC Tribal Holiday

August 1, 2016—Labour Day

September 5, 2016—Civic Holiday

DOPS Headquarters, Staff and Members

would like to wish everyone a safe and www.dops.org

enjoyable holiday season.

BECOME A GUARD!

Dakota Ojibway Police Service

When applying— applications for Guards/Matrons (casual)

Please forward a letter of interest with resume to:

Dakota Ojibway Police Service

Detachment Location (address listed above)

Applicants must obtain the following:

Criminal Record Check

Child Abuse Registry Check

Minimum age requirement of 18 years.

Wage of $14.50/Hour plus 4% holiday pay

PROTECT AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS Prevention is the Best Defence!

> Reduce the time you spend outside between dusk

and dawn.

> Apply an appropriate mosquito repellent when

outdoors and follow the instructions on the label.

> Wear light coloured, loose-fitting clothing with long

sleeves and pant legs while outdoors.

> Get rid of standing water around your home.

> Make sure your door and window screens fit tight-

ly and are free of holes.

There is no vaccine, cure or specific treatment for

West Nile Virus. In southern Mani-

toba, anyone can be exposed to

an infected mosquito from June

to September.

WEARING SUNSCREEN Wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a bill facing

forward, sunglasses (look for sunglasses that pro-

vide 97%-100% protection against both UVA AND

UVB rays) and cotton clothing with a tight weave.

Stay in the shade whenever possible, limit sun ex-

posure during the peak intensity hours—between

10 am and 4 pm.

On both sunny and cloudy days use a sunscreen

with an SPF of 15 or greater that protects against

UVA and UVB rays.

Be sure to apply enough sunscreen—about one

ounce per sitting for a young adult.

Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or after swim-

ming or sweating.

WATER BOATING SAFETY TIPS Boating Safety Equipment Requirements. Along with your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you are required by law to carry marine safety equipment. At a bare minimum, you should always have with you: Canadian-approved flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each passenger on board

Buoyant heaving line at least 15 metres in length

Watertight flashlight OR Canadian approved

flares – Type A,B or C

Sound-signaling device

Manual propelling device (i.e. paddle) OR an

anchor with at least 15 metres of rope, chain or cable

Bailer OR manual water pump

Class 5 BC fire extinguisher

For more information, please refer to the Office of Boating Safety, Canadian Red Cross.

Listed are some DOPS community Pow Wows in your area:

July 1, 2, 3, 2016 ~ Swan Lake First Nation (Competition)

July 29, 30, 31, 2016 ~ Long Plain First Nation (Competition)

August 12, 13, 14, 2016 ~ Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation (Competition)

August 19, 20, 21, 2016 ~ Waywayseecappo First Nation (Competition)

August 26, 27, 28, 2016 ~ Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation (Traditional)

The Pow Wow schedule is provided by your local Pow Wow Committees.

Please see their band office for any changes to dates, if otherwise indicated.

STAYING COOL IN HOT AND HUMID WEATHER TIPS!

Stay hydrated.

Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. Choose cooling foods.

Make food without using the oven or stove.

Stay out of the sun while it's at its hottest. Spend more time in air-conditioned places.

Wear sunscreen!

Stay in the shade. Splash water on your skin.

Use fans.

Wear lighter clothing. Keep your head covered.

Wear breathable footwear.

Choose function over style. Wear fewer accessories during hotter weather

Minimize the effects of sunlight on your

roof. Close curtains and blinds.

Insulate well. Plan ahead.

Check local weather or news for updates.