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FROM: General Headquarters                                                                        

Kenora, ON – Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS) takes public concerns and community safety seriously. We are aware of recent online discussion and media coverage regarding an incident involving a member of our service and aggressive dogs in one of our communities. We also recognize the impact that online circulation of community names and personal photographs can have on both individuals and communities.

The incident was raised and addressed immediately. It was determined a member made an error in their approach to a community safety concern and this course of action was stopped and not carried out. An internal review was conducted in accordance with our policies and professional standards, and appropriate steps were taken. The review determined that no dogs were harmed.

Several months later new potential information was brought forward, and the matter was reviewed again. The results of the review remained the same. It is not our practice to widely share community-specific incidents of this nature, but rather to address them directly with the leadership of the affected community. As this continues to be a sensitive matter that involves personnel, no further comment will be provided at this time.

T3PS remains committed to respectful, accountable service for all communities within Treaty #3. We ask the public to be mindful of the harm caused by spreading false or misleading information, which can interfere with police duties and place communities at risk. We will continue to focus on building trust and delivering safe, culturally respectful policing in partnership with our Nations.

Treaty Three Police Service is a self-administered policing entity under the First Nations Policing Program in Canada, responsible for full policing duties within the Treaty #3 territory.

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