Contribution: (FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
$641,317.00
Community Safety Officer Program - Newfoundland and Labrador
FY 2025-26 · 2026-03-31
Summary
This project will enhance community-based policing services to the Inuit communities of Makkovik, Rigolet, Nain and Hopedale, by funding one (1) Community Safety Officer (CSO) per community and improve on community connection, including the relationship between Inuit community members and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Community Safety Officers act as liaisons between local community members and the RCMP to ensure police response considers culture and traditions.
Department
Program
(FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Location
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
Government
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
23780
Agreement Start Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Title
Community Safety Officer Program - Newfoundland and Labrador
Agreement Title (French)
Programme des agents de sécurité communautaire – Terre‑Neuve‑et‑Labrador
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$641,317.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project will enhance community-based policing services to the Inuit communities of Makkovik, Rigolet, Nain and Hopedale, by funding one (1) Community Safety Officer (CSO) per community and improve on community connection, including the relationship between Inuit community members and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Community Safety Officers act as liaisons between local community members and the RCMP to ensure police response considers culture and traditions.
Description (French)
Ce projet améliorera les services de police communautaire pour les collectivités inuites de Makkovik, Rigolet, Nain et Hopedale, en finançant un (1) agent de sécurité communautaire (ASC) par collectivité et en renforçant les liens communautaires, y compris la relation entre les membres de la collectivité inuite et la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC). Les agents de sécurité communautaire agissent comme intermédiaires entre les membres de la collectivité locale et la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC) pour s'assurer que la réponse policière prend en compte la culture et les traditions.
Expected Results
The initiative supports sustainable, locally driven safety capacity that complements existing policing and strengthens long-term partnerships among communities, police, and government.
Expected Results (French)
L’initiative appuie le renforcement de capacités durables en matière de sécurité, dirigées à l’échelle locale, qui complètent les services de police existants et favorisent l’établissement de partenariats à long terme entre les collectivités, les services policiers et les gouvernements.
Federal Riding
St. John's East
Federal Riding (French)
St. John's-Est
Federal Riding Number
10006
Organization Code
ps-sp
Organization
Public Safety Canada | Sécurité publique Canada
Program Name
(FNIPP) First Nations and Inuit Policing Program
Program Name (French)
(PSPPNI) Programme des Services de Police des Premières Nations et des Inuits
Program Purpose
To improve policing and community safety outcomes in First Nations and Inuit communities, in collaboration with provinces and territories of jurisdiction.
To contribute to improved policing and community safety outcomes in First nations and Inuit communities, in response to their unique needs and priorities.
Program Purpose (French)
Améliorer les résultats en matière de services de police et de sécurité communautaire dans les communautés des Premières Nations et des Inuit, en collaboration avec les provinces et les territoires compétents.
Contribuer à l'amélioration des résultats en matière de services de police et de sécurité communautaire dans les communautés des Premières Nations et des Inuit, dans le but de répondre à leurs besoins et à leurs priorités particuliers.
Recipient City
St. John's
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Government of Newfoundland & Labrador
Recipient Postal Code
A1B 4J6
Recipient Province or Territory
NL
Recipient Type
G
Reference Number
088-2025-2026-Q4-00251