The committee has been hearing more and more reports that organized crime groups are targeting first nations territories because they know that many on-reserve police services have serious staffing, funding and equipment shortages.
In the case of Garden River and the territory served by the Anishinabek Police Services, have you noticed any criminal groups trying to exploit these vulnerabilities?
What are some specific ways these external pressures affect your police service's ability to effectively protect your community and its members?