Officers travelling to the scene of a motor vehicle accident need to prepare to unravel a mystery, where drinking and driving is suspected, but there were no witnesses. Sgt. Dale Austinson believes one of his mandates is to understand why a driver was intoxicated and to have empathy for the lingering impact of residential school experiences. CO Doss-Cody  of the Stl'atl'imx Tribal Police Service, one of Canada’s few female police chiefs, has built a service based on culturally sensitive, patient, dedicated policing – de-escalating through communication.

TRIBAL POLICE FILES documents First Nations police services and their unique approach to protecting their communities while working for a brighter future. Dealing with the daily challenges of life on-duty and rebuilding their communities, officers share the most dangerous moments they have faced in the line of duty, while stressing the importance of cultural practices in staying strong for their families. Season 1 features the Stl'atl'imx Tribal Police serving 10 St'at'imc communities around Lillooet, BC.