Community Update: New Community Safety Officer Supporting Expanded Coverage

April 2nd, 2026

Charles Jebb, OKIB’s newest Community Safety Officer

The Okanagan Indian Band is strengthening its community safety presence with the addition of a new Community Safety Officer (CSO). Charles Jebb has joined the team and will be working alongside Community Safety Officer, Bill Brewer to support a consistent, visible presence across the community.

With this addition, coverage is being expanded to ensure a CSO is available seven days a week. The two officers will rotate schedules to maintain continuity and support timely response across OKIB lands.

CSO Jebb is originally from Opaskwayak Cree Nation and has expressed a strong interest in working within First Nations communities and contributing to community well-being through respectful, relationship-based approaches.

He brings a strong background in public safety, including more than a decade of policing experience where he responded to a wide range of situations, worked closely with emergency services, and supported community events and large gatherings. His experience includes de-escalation, conflict management, and working in high-pressure environments, all of which support a calm, professional approach to community safety.

This new CSO position has been introduced on an initial term, with an opportunity to review how it supports community safety needs moving forward. In the meantime, the focus remains on maintaining a visible presence, supporting community members, and working collaboratively to address concerns as they arise.

Community members are encouraged to connect with Community Safety Officers when needed and to continue supporting a safe and respectful environment for all.

Contact and dispatch information

The dispatch line is available 7 days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., times may vary.  Calls are received by a dispatcher, documented, and directed to the appropriate officer based on urgency and type of concern. After hours, calls may be left as a voicemail with your name, contact information, and a brief description of the concern. Messages will be reviewed and followed up on the next business day. For emergencies or immediate threats to life or property, call 911.