Recent comments made by OPP officers including the idea of "baiting Indians with beer," that have come to light as a result of the Ipperwash Inquiry into the OPP shooting death of native protester Dudley George, have sparked renewed opposition to OPP presence in First Nations communities.

The number and frequency of blatantly racist comments and acts that can be attributed to OPP members demonstrates deep-rooted racial problems that the Force has yet to address.

As for Tyendinaga, those vocal in their opposition to the OPP have been told to expect a riot squad in response to any attempts to impede their presence in the community.

"That the OPP would come here looking for officers is particularly offensive given that our own Tyendinaga Police Force has been chronically under funded and has been requesting a larger complement of officers for years," said Shawn Brant of Tyendinaga.

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Mohawk Nation Elders Council at: 613.391.4055