Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) has proudly served the community of Akwesasne since the 1960s. Originally named the St. Regis Akwesasne Police Department in 1971, the service took on its current name in 1986 to reflect its identity and commitment to the Mohawk people.

Today, AMPS is a fully operational First Nation police service with jurisdiction in both Ontario and Quebec. With a team of 42 sworn officers and 11 civilian staff, including six full-time public safety dispatchers, AMPS provides professional policing services across a territory that is both geographically unique and jurisdictionally complex. Akwesasne spans two provinces, borders an international boundary, and includes over 25,000 acres of land, 57 islands, and 37 kilometers of waterways.

AMPS is dedicated to protecting public safety while respecting the cultural values and traditions of the Mohawk people. In partnership with the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC), AMPS ensures that the delivery of policing is effective, accountable, and grounded in community needs.

Our Mission

The mission of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is to enhance peace, harmony, justice, and cultural values throughout Akwesasne. In addition, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police strive to honor and respect all living things and to acquire the highest level of professionalism and accountability in servicing the community members of Akwesasne and surrounding areas.

Services

AMPS provides a wide range of policing and public safety services, including:

General Uniform Patrol
Community Policing
Joint Investigation Team (JIT)
Criminal Investigations
Emergency Dispatch Services
Traffic Law Enforcement
Marine Patrol Services
Anti-Drug and Anti-Smuggling Enforcement
Victims Assistance
Emergency Response

Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC) is the civilian oversight body for the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS). As representatives of the community, Commission members work in partnership with AMPS to ensure that policing in Akwesasne is safe, effective, and grounded in the community’s needs, values, and laws.

The AMPC plays a key role in maintaining the integrity and accountability of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service. Its responsibilities include:

Promoting public peace, well-being, and safety.
Preventing and detecting crime.
Ensuring appropriate enforcement of laws and Akwesasne regulations.
Supporting and advancing community policing.
Overseeing the development and compliance of internal policies, codes, and by-laws.
Addressing concerns related to public safety, staffing, investigations, and inter-agency coordination.

The Commission meets regularly with MCA’s Public Safety Portfolio Chiefs to discuss operational matters, current investigations, policy development, and emerging safety issues affecting the community — from flooding and fuel spills to animal control and emergency preparedness.

KANÁ:TAKON	KAWEHNÓ:KE	TSI SNÁIHNE
Johanne Jackson	Thomas Francis	Karen Loran
Jennine Hall, Commission Chair	Thomas Francis	Margaret Jacobs
Current Term: 2022-2026

KANÁ:TAKON	KAWEHNÓ:KE	TSI SNÁIHNE
Chief Fallon David	Chief Vanessa Adams	Chief Scott Peters
Chief Fallon David	Chief Lacey Pierce	Chief Sarah Sunday-Diabo

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission remains committed to strengthening public safety, supporting the evolving needs of law enforcement, and upholding the values of the Mohawk people. The coming years will bring new challenges and opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and continued service excellence within AMPS and the community it serves.

Submit a Tip:

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service encourages community members to take an active role in keeping Akwesasne safe. If you have information that may assist investigators, please contact AMPS at 613-575-2340 or submit a secure tip by email at tips@akwesasne.ca.

Contact Us:

Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service
73 Sweetgrass Lane, Kana:takon
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Phone: 613-575-2340
Email: info.amps@akwesasne.ca
Website: www.akwesasnepolice.ca
Website: joinamps.ca

(Acting) Chief of Police: Ranatiiostha Swamp
Deputy Chief of Police: Lee-Ann O'Brien

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Disclaimer: Please note that the map location and the listed address may not align exactly due to GPS inaccuracies within our community. The embedded map is intended as a general guide to assist with navigation.

Akwesasne — Land Where the Partridge Drums
Email: info@akwesasne.ca
Phone 613-575-2250
Fax: 613-575-2181
Address:
PO Box 90
Akwesasne, Quebec, H0M 1A0
101 Tewesateni Road
Akwesasne, Ontario, K6H 0G5