The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Public Safety invites proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS). The purpose of this strategic plan is to outline the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of AMPS, and provide a roadmap for its operations and initiatives over the next five (5) […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 12:00 PM. Central dispatch received a call reporting the sound of gunshots near Butters Store in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis, QC). AMPS patrols arrived on the scene, and canvassed shell casings were recovered. No injuries were reported. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to congratulate four new police constables who successfully completed the Basic Constable Training course at the Ontario Police College. The four officers continued their training and recently graduated from the Provincial Police Academy in Orillia, Ontario. The newly sworn-in officers are: Joey BrissonDanai DelormeAhwennaseh MitchellKahetonni Mitchell […]
Read moreToday, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education hosted the second part of their 2023 Cultural Celebration! Last week, AMBE held the celebration for their Early Years students and now Grades 4-8 got to join in on the festivities. It was a beautiful day at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena, full of songs, dancing, traditional outfits, and plenty of smiles! Nia:wen to […]
Read moreThe Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, and Rez Riders are excited to host a bike rodeo at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena! Join us on Saturday, June 3 at 11 a.m. for safety demos, obstacle courses, giveaways, and free food for all to enjoy.
Read moreIndigenous communities, like all communities in Canada, should be places where individuals and families feel safe. That is why the Government of Canada has been making unprecedented investments in community safety, including in policing and in initiatives aimed at preventing serious and organized crime. Today the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, announced funding of more than $12 […]
Read moreServing the community is the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service’s top priority. As part of #AkwesasnePoliceWeek2023, officers visited Iakhihsohtha Lodge and Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility to dish out some smiles and delicious meals to our elders! In honour of this year’s Police Week theme (“Building Bridges: Celebrating Police-Community Partnerships”), AMPS and their community partners are hosting a number of events throughout […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service will be celebrating Police Week from May 13-19, 2023. Police Week was first observed in 1970 and coincides with Peace Officers Memorial Day, recognized internationally on May 15. This year’s theme is “Building Bridges: Celebrating Police-Community Partnerships.” The theme highlights and celebrates the important role our police officers and personnel play in community safety […]
Read moreOn Friday, May 5, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Family Wellness Program invited the community and partners to join them in recognizing Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day. Representatives from Mohawk Council, Akwesasne Mohawk Police, Canada Border Services Agency, Cornwall Police Service, and the communities of Akwesasne and Cornwall came together at the A’nowara’kowa Arena for an afternoon […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service will be celebrating Police Week from May 13-19, 2023. Police Week was first observed in 1970 and coincides with Peace Officers Memorial Day, recognized internationally on May 15. This year’s theme is “Building Bridges: Celebrating Police-Community Partnerships.” The theme highlights and celebrates the important role our police officers and personnel play in community safety […]
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