2009-05-08
13:41:23
There will be more police constables working in First Nations communities in Ontario.
The province is receiving more than $150 million over five years as its share of the federal Police Officers Recruitment Fund for the hirings.
Eleven new officers will be hired by Nishnawbe-Aski First Nation Police Service. Eight will work Anishinabek Police Service and seven with Treaty Three Police. Lac Seul Police Service will see one additional officer.
A third of all new hires will work for the Ontario Provincial Police.
