Executive

Chief Jerel (Jerry) Swamp has 29 years of policing experience in First Nation Communities. He joined the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service in 1991 and has held the ranks of Constable, Detective Sergeant and Acting Deputy Chief before becoming the Police Services Chief of Police in 2009. In 2017 he retired from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service after serving 8 years as the Chief of police. In October 2018 Chief Swamp joined the men and women of Rama Police Service as their Chief of Police.

Chief Swamp spent 15 years conducting major criminal investigations which included death investigations, trafficking and conspiracies related to weapons and controlled substances between Canada and the United States.

He is a past recipient of the First Nations Chiefs of Police outstanding service award for his work in numerous organized crime investigations. He is also the recipient of the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal in 2011. In 2013 Chief Swamp was the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award for his outstanding contribution to First Nations Policing in Canada.

He has presented on many topics across Canada including Organized Crime in native communities, Critical Incidents and management in Native Communities, Policing in a multi-jurisdictional location as well as operational planning and search warrant drafting.

First Nations Chiefs of Police Association

c/o Rama Police Service
7450 Williams Road
Rama, Ontario L3V 6H6
Phone: (705) 325-7773
Fax: (705) 325-4522
Email: [email protected]

Chief Keith Blake is honoured to lead the dedicated sworn and non-sworn members of Tosguna and to serve the vibrant Tsuut’ina Nation community. Committed to community-centred policing, Chief Blake emphasizes the importance of adopting strategies to align with the cultural and socioeconomic needs of the Tsuut’ina Peoples while addressing the root causes of crime.

After dedicating 24 years to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Chief Blake was appointed as the 5th Chief of Police for the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service on May 16, 2013. Throughout his career, he has served exclusively in Alberta, gaining invaluable experience and a deep appreciation for the culture, pride, and honour tied to policing in seven different First Nations communities across the province.

Currently, Chief Blake serves as Vice-President of the First Nation Chiefs of Police Association and is an active member of the Assembly of First Nations Policing Taskforce, working to co-develop long-overdue essential service legislation. He also contributes to the National Police Service National Advisory Committee and participates in the RCMP Commissioner’s Chiefs of Police Round Table. Additionally, Chief Blake acts as the Executive Sponsor for the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police Policing with Indigenous Peoples Committee.

Chief Blake is deeply committed to advocating for First Nations policing, raising awareness of its unique challenges, and championing solutions that celebrate the successes and resilience of Indigenous policing across Canada. Above all, he remains humbled and inspired by the opportunity to serve the visionary people of the Tsuut’ina Nation.

First Nations Chiefs of Police Association

c/o Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service
9905 Chiila Blvd.,
Tsuut’ina Nation, AB  T2W 6H6
Phone: (403) 251-9660
Fax: (403) 238-4075
Email: [email protected]

Darren Montour was born and raised on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and is a member of the Mohawk Wolf Clan.

He joined the Six Nations Police Service June 15, 1992 after a short career as an ironworker. His policing career began as a uniformed police officer performing general policing duties for the Six Nations Community.

In November of 1996 Darren was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and was responsible for a uniform officer platoon. He performed duties as a Technical Traffic Accident Investigator and later as a Collision Reconstructionist investigating serious injury and fatal motor vehicle collision for the Six Nations Police Service and the surrounding OPP Detachments.

In September of 2006 Darren joined the Criminal Investigations section within the police service. In April of 2007 he became the police service’s Criminal Intelligence officer. During this time, he was involved in joint forces weapons trafficking investigations, drug investigations and developing the highly successful auto theft joint forces initiative “Project Shutdown”.

Darren was promoted to Inspector in June 2012 and the officer-in-charge of the Criminal Investigations Unit, Auto Theft, Drugs and Criminal Intelligence. He has been the case manager of numerous serious incidents including several homicides that occurred on the Six Nations Territory.

On August 17, 2020 Darren was promoted to Chief of Police. He is also a member of the Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO), the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP).

Chief of Police
c/o Six Nations Police Service
2112 4th Line Road
P.O. Box 758
Ohsweken, ON, N0A1M0
Office: 519-445-4191
Email: [email protected]

Randy Weizineau is a leader within the Atikamekw Nation of Opitciwan, dedicating his career to the safety of his community and the improvement of police services. Having grown up in this community in northern Quebec, he speaks fluent Atikamekw, which strengthens his connection to his culture, traditional values, and his mission to serve the members of his community.

After graduating from the École Nationale de Police du Quebec in 2010, where he served as president of the 109th cohort, Randy began his career with the Opitciwan Police Service as a patrol officer. He quickly took significant initiatives, such as creating the community policing and prevention officer program, to better integrate social and preventative aspects into police work. His skills and leadership enabled him to advance rapidly, becoming a patrol sergeant in 2011 and deputy director of police operations in 2012.

In December 2013, he became the interim director of the Opitciwan Police Service. During his tenure, he implemented an operational reform plan, which led to a nearly 40% reduction in offences in the territory through more efficient case management and interventions. This achievement resulted in a decrease in operational cases, maintaining an annual average of 2,800 cases—a figure that, while still high, reflects significant progress.

Seeking to broaden his experience, Randy joined the Pikogan Police Service as an investigator specializing in crimes against persons, particularly cases of domestic and sexual violence involving vulnerable members of the Abitibiwinni First Nation. This mission was part of his commitment to supporting the population and guiding community members through the judicial system.

In January 2023, he returned to his role as Director of the Opitciwan Police Service, where he continues to play a key role in management. He remains steadfast in his efforts to improve the safety and well-being of First Nations members.

Dwayne Zacharie has worked for the Kahnawake Peacekeepers since 1997. He is currently the Chief Peacekeeper. He is responsible for the administration of all policing functions. In 2013, he was elected President of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association of Quebec. In 2016, he was elected President of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association (FNCPA), both of which are national organizations that represents stand-alone First Nation Police Services across Canada. In October 2018, he was re-elected President of FNCPA. Their roles are to build capacity in order to raise the standards of policing services offered to Native communities. On October 31st 2019, Chief Dwayne Zacharie was inducted into The Order Of Merit Of The Police Forces by Governor General Julie Payette. The Order was established in October 2000 to recognize a career of exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the men and women of Canadian police services.

The Kahnawá:ke Peacekeepers’ primary service is law enforcement within the Territory focusing on safety, protection and accountability as its key areas of concern. Daily tasks include patrols of the community ensuring that laws are being abided by, issuing tickets to offenders, responding to calls for assistance and promoting safety to the public.

First Nations Chiefs of Police Association

c/o Kahnawake Peacekeepers
P.O. Box 203, Old Malone Hwy
Kahnawake, Quebec, J0L 1B0
Tel: (450) 632-6505, ext 232
Fax: (450) 632-5527
Email: [email protected]