A growing number of First Nations leaders are seeking external oversight of the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) as the northwestern Ontario force is in turmoil and pressure mounts on its leadership and oversight board. Hardy told CBC News he's calling for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to provide external oversight of Thunder Bay policing services pending further conversation and action. As well, Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum has called for the Thunder Bay police service to be disbanded. Another approach might be to develop a blended police service or investigation team with First Nations policing services, said Collins. Teegee added that disbanding the TBPS is also an option as part of the continuing conversation about the future of policing in Thunder Bay.

Source: CBC News March 22, 2022 15:46 UTC