In response to a need for improved policing services to First Nations communities, a task force on policing was established in 1972. A tripartite policing agreement was reached in 1975 between Federal and provincial police agencies. Self-government initiatives of the 1980's led to the Ontario First Nations Policing Agreement of 1991. Since 1991, 55 First Nation communities have negotiated and implemented 7 self-policing arrangements. Benefits of the agreement have been significant, although problems have occurred. Provisions of the agreement concern First Nations constables, policing sections, Aboriginal operations liaison, and localized strategies to enhance service delivery to Aboriginal people in Ontario. Created in 1997, the Western Region First Nation Strategy Committee is designed to improve the regional service delivered to Aboriginal people. The effectiveness of OPP efforts to improve service delivery to Aboriginal people is discussed. 2 footnotes