The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) has been in existence since the 1960’s. In 1971, the Band Council passed a Band Council Resolution to call the police service the “St.Regis Akwesasne Police Department”. In 1973 the St. Regis Akwesasne Police Officers were accepted into the Ontario Police College. In 1986, Band Council passed another resolution to rename the St.Regis Akwesasne Police Department, to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police. Today the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service has 53 members; including 38 sworn members, 10 civilian members and 5 seconded officers. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is a stand alone First Nation Police service and has jurisdiction and policing authority in both Quebec, and Ontario. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is the enhance peace, harmony, justice and cultural values through-out 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 PROVIDED General Uniform Patrol Community Policing Joint Investigation Team (JIT) Criminal Investigations Emergency Dispatch Services Traffic Law Enforcement Marine Patrol Services Anti-Drug Enforcement Anti-Smuggling Enforcement Victims Assistance Emergency Response
