Canada
Tribe's police force quits over lack of support


All five members of a British Columbia tribe's volunteer police force are resigning, citing lack of support.

The volunteer officers aren't paid by the Penticton Band although they receive small honorariums. But the officers have no weapons to protect themselves.

The RCMP has agreed to take over all policing on the reserve. Last month, there was a triple homicide.

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Tribal police officers quitting (CBC 12/8)

Relevant Links:
Penticton Indian Band - http://www.pib.ca