10/07/2026
Our Tribal Police Department is now in operation! Residents will see Chief Cormier patrolling in our new SUV. More details are below:
HOULTON, Maine – The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians has announced its Maliseet Police Department (MPD) is now operational.
Under the leadership of Chief of Police Stephen Cormier, the department has three core principles – Honor, Integrity and Trust.
“I am honored to lead the Maliseet Police Department and ready to get to work,” Chief Cormier said. “Our mission is simple -- protect our community; uphold our sovereignty; support our officers; and earn the trust of the people we serve. This is our department, our community and our future. I am excited to build it together.”
The MPD is dedicated to serving and protecting the tribal community through professional, community-focused policing. Community engagement will be at the heart of its mission, working alongside leadership, Elders, families, youth and community partners to foster a safe, respectful and supportive environment for all.
A 2026 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor, fully equipped with the typical police officer requirements including radar, is now in service. The department will hire three additional patrol officers to join Chief Cormier, who is cross-deputized with the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office. The ACSO will handle dispatch services, so any resident with an emergency can simply call 9-1-1 to report an incident. Non-emergency police questions can be directed to the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office at 207-532-3471.
Construction of the department’s new headquarters on Foxcroft Road is expected soon. The facility will provide a permanent home for a public safety agency, built to serve the needs of the community today and for generations to come.
The establishment of a police department marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Houlton Band of Maliseets. Together, the Maliseets are building a police service that respects native traditions and is dedicated to protecting its community with pride, respect and integrity.
Questions about the department can be directed to April Reynolds, Maliseet Police Department project planner, at [email protected]. Chief Cormier can be reached at [email protected].