As one of the longest operating First Nation Police Services in Canada, D.O.P.S. is a recognized stand-alone police agency located in southwestern Manitoba, providing policing services to the following First Nation communities:
Birdtail Sioux - south of Birtle, Manitoba
Canupawakpa Dakota - south of Virden, Manitoba
Roseau River - north of Emerson, Manitoba
Sioux Valley - northwest of Brandon, Manitoba
The D.O.P.S. investigates all major crimes, such as murders, aggravated & sexual assaults, in addition to enforcing all Federal & Provincial Statutes. Band By-laws, where applicable, are also enforced