‘A policing trailblazer’: Tributes pour in for MFNPS chief believed to have died in house fire
The remains of the Manitoba First Nations Police Service’s (MFNPS) chief are believed to have been found following a fire at his home.
MFNPS said it believes Doug Palson was the victim of a tragic incident Wednesday morning.
RCMP said it received a report of a structure fire north of High Bluff shortly before 5 a.m., later learning it was at Palson’s home.
Once the fire was extinguished, investigators discovered human remains inside. MFNPS believes the remains are Palson’s.
MFNPS said it is working with RCMP and the Office of the Fire Commissioner as it investigates.
“Chief Palson was a passionate leader who loved our police service and its members who serve our 10 First Nation communities with pride and respect,” Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Police Commission Chair Sherri Thomas said in a post on the service’s Facebook page.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Chief Palson’s family as they deal with this tragedy.”
‘A lasting legacy’
Tributes from communities Palson served poured in following news of his death.
The Southern Chiefs’ Organization sent condolences to Palson’s family, friends and colleagues, calling the shock and grief of such a sudden and tragic loss unimaginable.
“(Palson) dedicated his professional life to police leadership and passionately led the force in protecting 10 First Nations,” said SCO Acting Grand Chief Cornell McLean. “He was a policing trailblazer and a staunch advocate for the safety and well-being of our Nations and peoples.”
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Betsy Kennedy called Palson’s death a profound loss for First Nations and the MFNPS.
“Chief Palson’s passion for justice, his leadership, and his love for the people he served will never be forgotten. On behalf of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, I send our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and all those mourning this heartbreaking loss.”
Assembly of First Nations Manitoba Regional Chief Willie Moore said Palson exemplified what it means to serve with integrity and courage.
“His dedication to protecting and supporting our First Nations will leave a lasting legacy. During this difficult time, we stand with the Manitoba First Nations Police Service and all the communities impacted by this tragic loss.”
According to MFNPS’s website, Palson began his policing career with the Brandon Police Service and later served as Dryden Police Service’s chief.
Palson was named chief at the end of Nov. 2021.
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