2014 Blood Tribe Police Ball
2014 Blood Tribe Police Ball
The Annual Blood Tribe Police Ball is an event held every year that plays host to the people of the Blood Tribe Police Organization who make it happen.
This formal occasion gives people an opportunity to mingle, socialize and acknowledge all of those who play an important role in the organization’s success and operations.
In addition to the staff and families of the Blood Tribe Police, were Lethbridge Mayor Chris Spearman, former Lethbridge Mayor Bob Tarleck, LRPS Chief of Police Tom McKenzie and BTP’s very own Chief Lee Boyd.
This year’s 2014 Blood Tribe Police Ball was held at the Coast Hotel & Conference Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta. There was a formal dinner and silent auction throughout the evening with proceeds benefitting the Victim Services Unit.
Guests were encouraged to participate by bidding on auction items which included designer handbags, children’s toys, housewares, bath and body products and some fine wine.
Entertainment for the evening was provided by well-known local band The Chevelles who kept the room energetic and lively all night.
All of the 200 plus guests had nothing but great things to say about the evening and gave special thanks to all of the volunteers and Blood Tribe Police members who made the night happen.
We would like to give a final heartfelt Thank You to all of our sponsors for the evenings - without their support and commitment events like this wouldn’t be able to happen. We appreciate your support.
2014 Kainai Pow Wow
2014 Kainai Pow Wow
July 18 to July 20th, 2014 marked the 48th annual Kainai Pow Wow & Celebration held at Red Crow Park here in Standoff, Alberta. The Blood Tribe Police were honoured to not only attend, but to participate in the weekend's events.
The Pow Wow is a celebration of Blackfoot history, traditions and language through traditional songs, dances and events. It's a celebration that involves culture events including traditional dance and drumming competitions, an all Indian rodeo, hand game tournaments and various sporting events.
This year's event hosted over 1,000 dancers and competitors from all over Canada and the U.S. The weekend of celebration was kicked off with a pancake breakfast and entertainment from Armond Duck Chief Friday morning at the Blood Tribe Police station.
The BTP Team was then on-site at the Pow Wow for the rest of the weekend as a show of involvement and support for the local community. The Team was meeting and greeting members of the Blood Tribe as well as visiting with out-of-town guests.
The BTP tee pee was set up near the main entrance (an iconic welcome for event attendees and passerbys) alongside a booth staffed with team members handing out recruitment swag such as mini-fans, lanyards, mugs, patches and more.
In addition to attending the festivities as members of the community and guests, the BTP Team wanted to raise awareness about the recruitment division and interact with potential new police officer recruits as recruitment is a fundamental part of the Blood Tribe Police.
Bennett Named One of the Best
A Blood Tribe Police has been named one of the best.
Click here to watch CTV News Lethbridge October 24, 2014
http://calgary.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=475462&binId=1.1484062&playlistPageNum=1
Media Release
Today, October 21, 2014 Sergeant James Bennett of the Blood Tribe Police Service was named as one of two recipients of the Police of the Year Award handed out by the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association (FNCPA) today in Gatineau, PQ.
This award is given to an officer who has shown his dedication to the department and has exemplified to be a team player as witnessed by his strong ability and willingness to assist others.
Upon presentation of the award Chief of Police Lee Boyd said “Sergeant Bennett is a team leader and strong example for all BTPS members to look up to. He continues to diligently serve the community as well.”
Sergeant Bennett has been a member of the BTPS since 2009. His community work includes involvement in the Kainai Headdress Society, Kainai Pow Wow, Army Cadets, the Special Olympics Torch Run and sits on the Pikanii Youth and Education Foundation Board. He has been honored with presentation of a Headdress and a Blackfoot name. He is the official teepee keeper of the police service. In his official capacity Sergeant Bennett is in charge of a Community Policing Shift and manages the conducted energy weapon program.
Most recently Sergeant Bennett spearheaded a program to provide food, clothing and hygienic products to the homeless population of the community. Enough money and goods were collected to also provide every person released from police custody with a bottle of water, instant soup and a granola bar as well as making a donation to the local food bank and to purchase a new stove for the Moses Lake Homeless Shelter.
The Chief of Police, the Blood Tribe Police Service and the Blood Tribe Police Commission congratulate Sergeant Bennett on this significant career accomplishment.
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