Treaty Three Police Services Inc

What Treaty Three Police Services Inc does

Treaty Three Police Services Inc (T3PS) is a self-administered First Nations police service operating under the federal First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP). Headquartered in Kenora, Ontario, T3PS delivers full policing duties — general law enforcement, crime prevention, emergency response, traffic safety (including R.I.D.E. checkpoints), missing persons investigations, drug and firearms enforcement, and human-trafficking prevention — across 23 First Nation communities in the Treaty #3 territory of Northwestern Ontario, spanning approximately 55,000 square miles and serving roughly 20,000 residents. Service is delivered through six detachments (Kenora HQ, Couchiching, Wabaseemoong, Grassy Narrows, Eagle Lake, and Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay) with 24/7 dispatch routed through the Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Communications Centre, supplemented by specialized units (Street Crime Unit, Drug Enforcement Unit, Emergency Response Team) and community programs (Maanaji'iwin Project, Ma'iingan Youth Camp, CCTV Community Safety Program, MMIWG Vehicle Decal Program, Crime Stoppers Community Sign Initiative). The operating technology stack is largely standard public-sector law enforcement tooling: CPIC for records, OPP PCC for dispatch, plus CCTV and forensic capabilities; no proprietary platform or AI/ML systems are disclosed.

T3PS is governed by the Treaty Three Police Services Board in partnership with Grand Council Treaty #3 and is led by Chief of Police Cheryl Gervais (appointed November 2023, succeeding Chief Kai Liu who retired after 37 years of service). Culturally-grounded policing — anchored in the 8 Grandfather Teachings — and recruitment of officers from within the served communities are central to the value proposition, alongside integration with provincial enforcement partnerships such as the Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) for human trafficking, in which T3PS is one of 21 participating Ontario police services. Recognition includes the Police Exemplary Medal awarded to founding Chief J. Brian Rupert, and the Champions of Mental Health Award (CAMIMH, 2023) awarded to CPIC Supervisor Willa Zlabis for officer wellness and peer support work.

T3PS's revenue model is government-funded, not commercial. Funding flows from federal and provincial governments under FNIPP, with the organization providing policing services at no direct cost to community members. This funding structure has been the subject of significant dispute: agreements expired on March 31, 2023, prompting a Canadian Human Rights Complaint by the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario and an emergency Federal Court order in June 2023 directing funding to resume and exempting T3PS from discriminatory FNIPP Terms and Conditions. The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal subsequently ruled that FNIPP's implementation discriminates against Indigenous peoples through systemic under-funding. As a non-trading, government-state-entity-adjacent organization, T3PS has no disclosed revenue, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no M&A activity on record.

Name

Treaty Three Police Services Inc

Legal name

Treaty Three Police Services Inc

Website

https://t3ps.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Treaty Three Police Services Inc is a self-administered First Nations police service under the federal First Nations Policing Program, delivering full policing duties to 23 Treaty #3 First Nation communities across 55,000 square miles of Northwestern Ontario, serving roughly 20,000 residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenora

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Policing Services Funding: T3PS operates as a self-administered policing entity under the First Nations Policing Program (FNIPP). The organization receives funding from federal and provincial governments to provide full policing duties across Treaty #3 territory. Funding has been subject to dispute and litigation, with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling that Canada's implementation of FNIPP discriminates against Indigenous peoples through systemic under-funding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Treaty Three Police Services Inc (T3PS) is a self-administered First Nations police service operating under the First Nations Policing Program to deliver full policing duties across 23 First Nation communities in Treaty #3 territory in Northwestern Ontario, spanning approximately 55,000 square miles and serving around 20,000 residents. Service delivery includes general law enforcement, crime prevention, emergency response, traffic safety enforcement, drug and firearms enforcement, missing persons investigations, human trafficking prevention, and culturally grounded community engagement.

Product overview

Treaty Three Police Service is a self-administered policing entity under the First Nations Policing Program serving 23 First Nation Communities across 55,000 square miles of Northwestern Ontario. The core service provides full policing duties including emergency response, crime prevention, and community safety. Specialized units include the Street Crime Unit targeting drug and firearm trafficking, the Emergency Response Team for high-risk incidents, and the Drug Enforcement Unit. Community-facing programs include the Maanaji'iwin Project for human trafficking prevention, Ma'iingan Youth Camp for youth development, R.I.D.E. checkpoints for road safety, and CCTV community safety projects. The service operates through General Headquarters in Kenora, South Detachment in Couchiching, and detachments in Wabaseemoong, Grassy Narrows, Eagle Lake, and Naotkamegwanning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Treaty Three Police Service Self-administered police service providing full policing duties across 23 First Nation communities in Treaty #3 territory spanning approximately 55,000 square miles of Northwestern Ontario, serving around 20,000 residents. Includes general law enforcement, crime prevention, emergency response, community engagement, traffic safety, and culturally responsive policing.
• Street Crime Unit Specialized unit executing investigations targeting illegal possession of firearms and trafficking of controlled substances within Treaty #3 communities, addressing street-level crime.
• Emergency Response Team (ERT) Team that assists with high-risk incidents, search warrants, and missing person operations across Treaty #3 communities.
• Human Trafficking Initiative (IJFS participation) T3PS's participation in the Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy, working with 21 police services across Ontario to identify, investigate, and disrupt human trafficking organizations.
• Maanaji'iwin Project Project focused on preventing human trafficking, raising awareness, and providing support to victims across Treaty #3 communities.
• R.I.D.E. Checkpoints Proactive roadside initiatives where officers stop vehicles to check for sobriety and signs of impaired driving, conducted during holiday seasons and on an ongoing basis.
• Ma'iingan Youth Camp Annual youth camp program providing wilderness survival training, first aid certification, and cultural experiences for youth from Treaty #3 area.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• IJFS (Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021Provincial human trafficking initiative consisting of 21 police services including Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Toronto Police Service, Greater Sudbury Police Service, and Treaty Three Police Service. Since creation in December 2021, the partnership has conducted 65 investigations, assisted 61 victims, and laid 239 total charges. T3PS Inspector Tricia Rupert represents T3PS in this collaborative enforcement effort.
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration on street crime, organized crime enforcement, community street crime units, and joint operations. OPP provides support including Canine Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Provincial Communications Centre dispatch services.
• Kenora Chiefs Advisory (KCA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on COVID-19 rapid testing pilot project (Panbio antigen test) to support employee safety and business continuity. Collaborative health initiative demonstrating inter-agency cooperation.
• Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'iyewigamig (WNHAC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in COVID-19 rapid testing pilot project alongside KCA and Ontario Ministry of Health, focused on health safety in Treaty #3 communities.
• Grand Council Treaty #3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighest organizational authority in Treaty #3 territory. T3PS works collaboratively with GCT#3 on community safety initiatives, strategic planning (2025-2029 Strategic Plan), youth programs (Ma'iingan Youth Camp), and MMIWG awareness. GCT#3 declared community state of emergency regarding T3PS funding in 2023.
• Spirit of Hope ProgrammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerT3PS program focused on community wellness and support services, collaborating on human trafficking awareness initiatives including virtual learning events with Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services.
• Fort Frances Tribal Area Health ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth services partner collaborating with T3PS Spirit of Hope program on Human Trafficking Awareness Virtual Learning Events and victim support services.
• Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth services organization partnering with T3PS on human trafficking messaging developed in Anishinaabemowin language, addressing MMIWG issues in Treaty #3 territory.
• Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of nine Indigenous stand-alone police services in Ontario. IPCO advocated for T3PS funding, filed human rights complaint against Canada, and secured Federal Court emergency relief in June 2023 preventing cessation of operations. T3PS Chief Kai Liu served as IPCO President.
• Treaty Three Police Services Board (T3PSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernance board overseeing T3PS operations, led by President (Sue Boshey, later Christine Jourdain). Releases 2025-2029 Strategic Plan in partnership with T3PS, engages with community concerns, and advocates for equitable funding.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Canadian Human Rights Tribunal: Federal tribunal that ruled Canada's implementation of FNIPP discriminates against Indigenous peoples through systemic underfunding. Regulatory body whose decisions directly affect T3PS funding trajectory.
• Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO): Umbrella association of nine Indigenous stand-alone police services in Ontario. Filed human rights complaint on behalf of T3PS and secured Federal Court emergency relief.

Direct peers

• Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service: Indigenous police service on Manitoulin Island operating under FNIPP. Comparable in scale, mandate, and First Nations self-administered policing model.
• Anishinabek Police Service: Self-administered Indigenous police service in Ontario operating under FNIPP. Co-petitioner with T3PS in Federal Court funding relief action and IPCO member; structurally and operationally identical.
• Rama Police Service: Indigenous police service serving the Chippewas of Rama First Nation under FNIPP. Comparable operating model and IPCO membership to T3PS.
• UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service: Indigenous police service on Manitoulin Island operating under FNIPP. Joint plaintiff with T3PS in Federal Court funding litigation; closest structural and funding-model peer.
• Nishnawbe Aski Police Service: Ontario's largest Indigenous police service, serving First Nation communities across Treaty 5 and Treaty 9 territories. Operates under the same FNIPP framework as T3PS and shares identical Indigenous self-administered policing mandate.
• Six Nations of the Grand River Police Service: Self-administered Indigenous police service serving Six Nations of the Grand River. IPCO member operating under FNIPP with comparable governance and funding model to T3PS.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Federal Canadian police service administering the FNIPP program under which T3PS operates. Regulatory and contractual counterparty governing T3PS funding terms.
• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP): Provincial police force providing dispatch (PCC), Canine Unit, and Organized Crime support to T3PS. Broad incumbent with overlapping geographic mandate across Ontario.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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