Blood Tribe Police Service

• ‘Trying to fill those gaps’: Police agencies team up for joint recruitment event in Lethbridge

  The Lethbridge Police Service, Blood Tribe Police Service and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police joined forces in an effort to recruit more members across the board.

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  May 19, 2023
  
• Human remains found west of Lethbridge confirmed to be missing person Tia Blood

  An autopsy on Wednesday confirmed the body found in Lethbridge County on Oct. 24, was that of the reported missing person 34-year-old Tia Blood. 

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  Oct 26, 2022
  
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• Family of missing Lethbridge woman pleads for public’s help

  "The last text she had sent was to her son at 9:42 p.m. on Wednesday and the message said 'I will be home soon.'"

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  Oct 24, 2022
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• New constables join Lethbridge, Blood Tribe police services

  A graduation ceremony at Lethbridge College on Friday saw seven eager cadets walk across the stage to officially join one of two southern Alberta police services.

  Features

  Sep 2, 2022
• Alberta emergency services agencies pushing for more Indigenous recruits

  The Blood Tribe Police Service is working with other emergency service agencies across the province to add more Indigenous recruits to their ranks.

  Perspectives

  Jul 21, 2022
• Alberta government announces funding to expand Indigenous police forces

  Justice Minister Tyler Shandro said the Alberta government will provide up to $30,000 to Indigenous and municipal communities who want to explore alternative policing models.

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  Jun 23, 2022
• ‘It’s been a long time coming’: 5 cadets sworn in as Blood Tribe Police Service constables

  "This is a huge step for our service": Police chief Brice Iron Shirt is excited to be welcoming more faces to the service after facing shortages for several years.

  Features

  May 6, 2022
• Blood Tribe police integrating Blackfoot culture: ‘This is the perfect time’

  At a ceremony on Thursday, Blood Tribe police officers received new epaulettes, which feature important symbols found throughout Blackfoot oral history.

  Perspectives

  Apr 1, 2022
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• Blood Tribe launches first Indigenous-led Crime Stoppers chapter in Canada

  A southern Alberta First Nation has launched the first Indigenous-led Crime Stoppers chapter in Canada, hoping it helps with its ongoing drug crisis.

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  Mar 10, 2022
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• Remains of missing Lethbridge woman found on Blood Reserve

  Helen Purkins was first reported missing to Lethbridge police on July 27. Her body was found on the Blood Reserve earlier this week.

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  Nov 26, 2021