RFP: Manitoba First Nations Police Service Strategic Plan Consultant

RFP:
Manitoba First Nations Police Service Strategic Plan Consultant  This request for proposals (RFP) will assist the Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council (DOTC) Police Commission in selecting a Consultant (individual or company) to assist the DOTC Police Commission in the creation of a comprehensive strategic plan for the Manitoba First Nations Police Service.
Introduction  The Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) is a self-administered police service that provides policing services to 12 First Nations communities in Manitoba. The MFNPS is committed to enhancing the safety and well-being of the communities it serves, while respecting the cultures, traditions, and values of the First Nations people. The jurisdiction of the MFNPS includes Ojibway, Cree and Dakota communities.
The MFNPS provides a progressive and responsive policing model for the unique First Nation communities which comprise our present jurisdiction. The MFNPS values reflect the Seven Sacred Teachings. The MFNPS employs a trauma informed approach to policing which supports victims of crime and promotes community safety and wellbeing.
Each community under the jurisdiction of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service has representation within the DOTC Police Commission which provides civilian governance to the MFNPS. That governance includes the setting of goals and objectives for the police service through a strategic plan. The current MFNPS strategic plan expires at the end of 2025.
Police Services Act (Manitoba)
Under the Manitoba Police Services Act, police boards (or police commissions) are legally mandated to engage in strategic planning. Specifically, the Act requires boards or commissions to consult with the police chief to establish priorities and objectives for the police service, and to establish policies for its effective management and operation.
These priorities and objectives are embodied in a multi‑year strategic plan, which must reflect the community’s needs, values, and expectations.
The Police Commission is seeking a Consultant who will coordinate, develop and deliver a new 4-year strategic plan for the MFNPS under the direction of the Police Commission.
Project Scope  The project scope includes the following elements which the Consultant must fulfill:
Conduct environmental scan (evidence base)
Analyze trends: crime/occurrence data, calls for service, response times, clearance, community safety indicators, staffing, budget, technology, previous plan results.
Compare with similar MB boards for context.
Community & stakeholder engagement
The community and stakeholder engagement must ensure that we receive a fulsome response. While surveys would be part of this engagement, it is essential that in person dialogues such as town halls occur within our First Nation communities.
Engage residents, Indigenous governments, organizations, youth, businesses, social-service partners, and police commission.
Use mixed methods: survey, town halls, interviews, online submissions; publish an executive summary which includes statistical results and breakdowns for each community.
Structured consultation with the Chief & the sworn and professional staff members of the MFNPS
Workshop operational realities, legal constraints, risk, training, facilities, tech, data/analytics, and opportunities.
Draft strategic priorities & outcomes
Craft concise priorities with 1–3 outcome statements each (e.g., community trust, harm reduction, road safety, victim support, healthy organization).
Write at the governance-levelin a manner that is broadly understood and clear
Performance framework
Define a small set of KPIs per priority (outcomes + outputs), baselines, and annual targets.
Assess resourcing, equity & risk
Note resource implications (people, training, tech, budget, and partnerships).
Build in equity, accessibility, and cultural needs of First Nation communities.
Verify alignment with the Police Services Act, any legislation and best practices.
Ensure the plan respects the rights and expectations of First Nation people who are served by the MFNPS.
Final plan production and delivery
Create a publish ready, plain-language plan which includes an overview of the…