Dear Wiikwemkoong Community,
As the warm season returns, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued support and partnership with our police service.
Over the past few months, our team has been working hard to respond to calls for service, support individuals and families in need, and deliver culturally sensitive, community-based policing. We remain deeply committed to transparency and accountability, and this newsletter is one way we aim to keep you informed and engaged.
We are excited to announce the addition of two new constables to the WTPS team, and the well-earned promotion of Tammy Duffy from Staff Sergeant to Inspector. These staffing updates are part of a broader shift to a new deployment model designed to improve how we manage workloads, respond to service demands, and enhance the overall support we provide to the community.
In line with our 2025 priorities, we have also welcomed a dedicated Wellness Coordinator to our team. This new role reflects our commitment to the health and well-being of our officers, staff, and their families. By bringing in an experienced health specialist, we are launching programs and initiatives aimed at helping our team navigate the unique pressures of policing with resilience and support.
Additionally, we have formally requested support from the provincial government to launch a Community Safety HUB in Wiikwemkoong. This initiative would bring together police, health, social services, and community partners to better support individuals at risk and reduce repeat offending. We are hopeful that the provincial and federal government will recognize the impact this model can have and invest in prevention efforts.
We’d like to remind the community that the WTPS Online Reporting System is now active. Brochures and guides have been mailed out to assist residents in using the platform, which was developed in partnership with Rubicon Inc. The system, found at wtps.ca, enables citizens to report non-emergency matters directly to police online, improving accessibility and service delivery. We’re proud to share that Rubicon has recognized WTPS as the first Indigenous police service in Canada to launch a community-centred online reporting system, marking an important step forward in modern, responsive policing.
We continue to be guided by our partnerships with Elders, youth programs, local agencies, the Police Services Board and Chief and Council. Your well-being is our highest priority, and together, we are working to make Wiikwemkoong the safest community in Ontario.
Chi Miigwech for your ongoing support of the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service and all of the work we continue to do.
Sincerely,
Ron Gignac
Chief of Police,
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service