Ginoogaming Demands Increased Police Presence to Combat Violence, Drugs

First Nation that spent $1.6M on private security aims for more Ontario Provincial Police support

Ginoogaming First Nation declared a state of emergency in May 2024 over issues related to violence and drug trafficking. Now, it says the Ontario Provincial Police has agreed in principle to develop a long-term, written policing framework to address safety concerns. Here's what First Nation leaders want done to address their concerns.

Ginoogaming Chief: progress being made with OPP, more support needed to address drugs, crime

Ginoogaming First Nation Chief Sherri Taylor continues to call on the OPP to improve improve its response to a growing drug and crime crisis, but notes progress is being made.

Ginoogaming demands increased police presence to combat violence, drugs

Chief Sheri Taylor says the OPP are taking a step forward on the path to addressing a safety crisiss in her community.