Shiprock Police Department Navajo Nation

08/24/2026

08/11/2026

NOTICE:
The fire located on Chuska Mountain above Sheep Springs/ Naschitti has been reported.
Fire personnel are on site.

08/04/2026

For many students, the new 2026-2027 school year starts tomorrow!

Here are some helpful back-to-school safety tips:

• Slow down in school zones and obey the posted speed limits.
• Stop for school buses when the stop arm is extended and the red lights are flashing.
• Stay alert and avoid distractions while driving.
• Watch carefully for children crossing streets, walking on sidewalks, and riding bicycles.
• Leave a little earlier and be patient. Traffic will be heavier during the first few days of school.

Drivers, please be observant to school zones and increased pedestrian traffic in your area.

Our NPD Traffic Enforcement Unit will be increasing patrol activity around our schools this week, so please drive safely.

Let’s all stay safe and have a great start to the new school year!

08/04/2026

11:51am
Phone lines are back in service.
Dispatch at 505-368-1350 / 1351

SHIPROCK DISPATCH
928-380-9574

COMMUNITY NOTICE UPDATE:

7:22 a.m./August 4, 2026

Dispatch phone lines for the NPD Crownpoint and Window Rock District’s is now operating. Please discontinue the use of their Alternate Dispatch phone numbers.

You can return to using their regular emergency dispatch phone numbers.

NPD Shiprock District dispatch phone is still down. For an emergency, use their Alternate Dispatch phone line at (928) 380-9574.

Thank you for your patience.

07/10/2026

NPD K9 Orcan Retires After Five Years of Dedicated Service

After five years of loyal and distinguished service, K9 Orcan has officially retired from the Navajo Police Department in July 2026.

A dual-purpose German Shepherd imported from Germany, K9 Orcan joined the NPD Specialty Unit K9 team in June 2021 alongside his handler, Officer Kyle Simms. Born on June 3, Orcan served with distinction as a patrol K9 specializing in narcotic detection. Together with Officer Simms, he conducted roadside operations, performed school searches, and participated in numerous community outreach events. Throughout his career, he worked alongside his K9 partners Xensi, Gecko, and Raica.

Officer Simms and Orcan successfully graduated from the Adlerhorst Police Dog Handling School in California in June 2021, beginning a strong partnership built on trust, mutual respect, and dedication.

Now in retirement, Orcan is enjoying a well-earned rest surrounded by his favorite toys his beloved squeaky tennis ball and his cherished red Kong chew toy, which Officer Simms affectionately calls “kind of like his teddy bear.” His favorite snack remains cheese, prompting Officer Simms to joke that Orcan is now “working to become one of the top national cheese inspectors on the Navajo Nation.”

Reflecting on their time together, Officer Simms offered heartfelt advice to aspiring K9 handlers:
“Work well with your K9 partner and get to understand them in-depth. That will go a long way in the field. You’ll have long days, but don’t give up. It’s a good feeling to know you are never alone out on traffic calls with your backup partner keeping his or her eyes and ears out for you. Understand the do’s and don’ts with your K9 we all have our limits. Don’t get discouraged.”

K9 Orcan’s service, courage, and unwavering loyalty have left a lasting impact on the Navajo Police Department and the community he helped protect.

Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement, K9 Orcan. Thank you for your faithful service and for being a true hero with four paws. You will be deeply missed. 🐾

07/04/2026

🦅 Shiprock Police Department, Navajo Nation🦅

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States of America! 🇺🇸

On this Independence Day, we join our community in celebrating 250 years of freedom, resilience, and the American spirit. From the Navajo Nation to all across this great country, today we honor the values that unite us liberty, bravery, and the pursuit of happiness.

Whether you're gathering with family, attending celebrations, or enjoying a quiet day at home, please be safe out there. Drive carefully, watch out for one another, and celebrate responsibly.

Wishing everyone a joyful, peaceful, and memorable July 4th!

Let’s continue standing strong together as Americans.

Shiprock Police Department
Navajo Nation

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible law enforcement fathers across our nation! 👮‍♂️❤️

Today we celebrate and honor the brave men who wear the badge while also being the loving dads their families need. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication keep our communities safe every single day, often at great personal cost. Whether you're responding to calls in the middle of the night, mentoring the next generation, or simply showing up as a role model for your own kids, your service matters more than words can say.

A special THANK YOU to the dedicated fathers of the Shiprock Police Department and all the officers protecting the Navajo Nation. Your commitment to safeguarding your community while raising strong families is truly inspiring. You stand strong for our people, our lands, and our future.

To every law enforcement dad out there: Thank you for protecting us so we can celebrate moments like this with our families. May your day be filled with love, appreciation, and a little well-deserved rest.

💙🖤 From all of us who sleep safer because of you Happy Father’s Day!

05/25/2026

Today we remember the bravery and lives of those who didn't come home. To those who gave all to establish, preserve and protect our freedom in this great nation, we say thank you today and forever.

05/25/2026

Honoring Memorial Day from the Navajo Nation Shiprock Police Department. Today, we pause to remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. As we serve and protect our community, we carry their legacy forward with pride and gratitude, Wishing everyone a safe and reflective Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

Happening today. Stop on by.

We're excited to share the Shiprock EMS Station will be hosting several events in honor of Navajo EMS Week!