Treaty 6 mulling over to have their own police force

The organization that represents 16 First Nations in central Alberta says it does not support the idea of the province replacing

the R-C-M-P with a provincial police force.

The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations says proper consultations have not been done with its members about the

proposal.

Last week, the province released the Alberta Provincial Police Service Transition Study that found switching to a provincial police

service would be costly, but could be more effective over time.

Grand Chief Greg Desjarlais says if there is going to be a different police force, the confederacy would like its own fully

equipped force that would work with First Nations within Treaty Six territory.