WTPS receives proceeds of crime front-line policing grant

The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is receiving $286,447 in provincial funding through the Proceeds of Crime Grant for its cybercrime and school safety Circle of Protection Project.

Expositor Staff

Nov 13, 2026 - 2 min read

WTPS receives proceeds of crime front line policing grant

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ONTARIO—Protecting Ontario means giving our police service the tools and resources they need to fight crime and keep our communities safe.

“That’s why our government is investing $286,447.51 in total funding over a three-year period through the Proceeds of Crime Front-Line Policing Grant to support the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) ‘Circle of Protection Project’ and $286,447.51 in total funding to support Greater Sudbury Police Service ‘Community Pathways Program,’” said Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg.

The Ontario government is investing $6 million over three years to support crime prevention and community safety initiatives. The funding is through the Proceeds of Crime-Front-Line Policing Grant and is available for municipal and First Nations police services as well as municipalities policed by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

The WTPS Circle of Protection Project Initiative, “aims to address cybercrime, school safety and organized crime awareness in rural communities. It includes annual knowledge exchange conferences to build capacity through training and information sharing. Community education sessions will focus on online safety and prevention of youth exploitation.”

“By reinvesting money and assets seized from criminals into local crime prevention initiatives, we’re helping police crack down on crime, strengthen community safety and protect the people of Ontario,” added MPP Rosenberg.