The Police Service is directed by the D.O.P.S. Police Commission, which consists of one member from each of the Local Police Committees. Local Police Committees have been established in each First Nation community policed by D.O.P.S. and consist of one chairperson and three or more representatives chosen by that community. The Local Police Committee identifies local policing needs, develops community-based strategies, including crime prevention programs, liaises with the local D.O.P.S. Corporal and makes representation on the regional Police Commission on matters under its jurisdiction.
All Tripartite Agreements are for a five-year period.