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As the sun begins to set, be reminded that “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice …” - Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. Take time to recognize the signs of human trafficking and what actions and steps can be taken to intervene and assist victims.
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NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY - Thank you to all of our law enforcement brothers and sisters who serve and protect our Indian Country communities! OJS is grateful for our law enforcement staff and for our tribal, local, state, and federal public safety partners. You can show your support of law enforcement by thanking an officer; sending a note of thanks to your local police department; or by turning your social media channels blue. Thank you for your time and commitment to service, you make a difference every day!
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The academy has been educating, training, and inspiring leaders of character for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tribal Nations since 1969. The Academy provides law enforcement training steeped in academic rigor, professional discipline, and physical challenges, all built upon a moral-ethical foundation. The Academy is a nationally recognized institution for law enforcement excellence, and we are proud that today’s cadets will become tomorrow’s law enforcement officers.
The United States Indian Police Academy extends the invitation to families and departments to attend the graduation ceremony for the Indian Country Police Officer Training Program, Class 181.
Please join us on Friday, January 6th at 10:00 A.M. MST at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Building 1-Auditorium located at 1300 W Richey Ave, Artesia, NM 88210.
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From our OJS family to yours, we wish you a Safe and Happy New Year!
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🎄Merry Christmas to our OJS staff and their families. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season.
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On December 12-14, 2022, BIA-OJS Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Bryan Stark and Division of Drug Enforcement Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) Whit Woodruff, assisted the Western District of Oklahoma (WDO) United States Attorneys Office in teaching Criminal Jurisdiction in Indian Country (CJIC) training course to Troopers in the 70th Oklahoma Highway Patrol Academy. After passing the CJIC course, Troopers will be receiving their BIA-Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) to assist in Indian Country.
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Public Safety & Justice Subcommittee Meeting (Washington, DC) - OJS Director Glen Melville serves as the federal co-chair of the Tribal / Interior Budget Council PS&J Subcommittee. Today he met with the Subcommittee and discussed program data; data collection & reporting; and the mutual goal of improved communications across federal, tribal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
The BIA OJS Victim Assistance Program and Ute Indian Tribe (Utah) collaborated with the Friends Against Family Violence organization and are offering free community workshops on the Uintah and Ouray reservation. The training workshops will teach skills that will increase odds of success in life and reach goals of having healthy relationships, including conflict resolution. To register for a workshop go to: fafv.org/reach
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Today and tomorrow at the U.S. Department of the Interior, DOI is hosting the 2022 White House Tribal Nations Summit. This event provides an opportunity for Administration and Tribal leaders to discuss the ways the federal government can invest in and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships as well as ensure that progress in Indian Country endures for years to come. Tune in on YouTube to hear from President Biden, Vice President Harris, Secretary Haaland and members of the cabinet, and learn about new announcements and efforts to implement key policy initiatives supporting Tribal communities. https://www.youtube.com/usinterior/streams
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November 2022: BIA OJS Indian Highway Safety Program staff visited with Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg along with tribal officers from Pueblos of Isleta, Laguna, Jemez, Pojoaque, and Zia. The group assembled for a tribal traffic safety event held at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Secretary Buttigieg also visited with Pueblo of Isleta Police Officers regarding the BAT mobile and impaired driving activities.
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🦃HAPPY THANKSGIVING! As we all prepare our Thanksgiving dinners, OJS wants to give special thanks to the public safety personnel who are serving today and our military members across the globe. Safe travels to all, it is our hope that you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
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On Tuesday November 15, 2022, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new BIA Mescalero Detention Center that is slated to begin construction in early December 2022. This is a project that has been in the planning process for some time and is moving on to the next phase. The 40-bed facility is expected to be open in the later part of 2024. Remarks were given by Mescalero Apache Vice President Tammy Torres, Former BIA District IV Special Agent in Charge and current Mescalero Apache Council Member Danny Bruneinger, Former BIA OJS Associate Director and current Mescalero Apache Chief Judge David Littlewind and BIA OJS DIV Correctional Program Specialist (CPS) Bianca Kie. District IV OJS was represented by Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) Peter Lahi, CPS Bianca Kie and BIA/OJS Mescalero Agency Chief of Police James Vepley.
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We remember the lives lost on 9/11 and their loved ones that they left behind. Always remember, never forget.
Roll Call - where are you from? The BIA OJS want to thank all who have mailed in their One Earring Exhibit donations to raise awareness for the Missing & Murdered Indigenous People. If you want to donate any single earrings by May 1st, please send to: BIA Office of Justice Services; 1849 C Street, NW, Mailstop 3662; Washington, DC 20240. Any earring(s) submitted will be considered a donation that will be used as part of a MMIP exhibit that will be unveiled on May 5th.
🇺🇸 As the sunset falls, we remember the Fallen and their families that they left behind. Always remember, never forget.
National Native American Heritage Month Red Shawl Day 11/19/19 - Katy and Erica Isennock (Rosebud Lakota) and the OJS Drum group perform a Honor Song for all missing and murdered American Indians and Alaskan Natives.
On October 31, 2019 OJS Standing Rock Agency participated in Treat & Trunk, a safe and fun community Halloween event in Fort Yates, ND. Special guest McGruff was Victim Specialist Gene Hughes. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Game & Fish and KLND Radio also participated.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) October 2019 The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Southwest Region, in partnership with the Office of Justice Services and Office of Indian Services, Division of Human Services held a DVAM Kick-off event today, October 1, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. Patricia Mattingly, Regional Director for the Southwest Region opened the event with discussing the importance of increasing awareness about domestic violence as well as honoring victims and survivors of violence. Thanks to all who participated!
On September 17, 2019, BIA OJS Special Agent Marcelino A. ToersBijns, was awarded the Distinguished Career Service Award by the United States Attorney's Office-District of NM. Congratulations SA ToersBijns! Here are a few words from John C. Anderson, United States Attorney-District of New Mexico: In the U.S. Attorney's Office's mission to enforce the law, ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic, and defend the interests of the Nation, we are privileged to partner with an incredible array of federal, state, tribe, and local public servants. Every day, throughout NM, these dedicated individuals steadfastly work to ensure the safety and welfare of all of us who live in the Land of Enchantment. Yet despite the extraordinary work that these men and women perform, their service too often goes unsung. It is therefore my privilege to announce this year's recipients of the U.S. Attorney's Office's Public Service Awards. This ceremony is an opportunity for us to recognize the exceptional work done by deserving individuals who have helped our office to carry out its mission for the people of NM. With the sincere gratitude of all of us at the U.S. Attorney's Office, I congratulate our recipients and their families, and I thank them for their service.
28th Annual Indian Law Enforcment Officer's Memorial Ceremony Traditional Honor Song by BIA Law Enforcement Drum Group.
28th Annual Indian Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Ceremony Traditional Flag Song by BIA Law Enforcment Drum Group.
The 2019 BIA OJS Director's Run stepping off at 0600 at the U.S. Indian Police Academy.
U.S. Indian Police Academy Training Updates ICPOTP Class 168 On Monday, new cadets began Class 168 of the Indian Country Police Officer Training Program at the academy. Cadets began orientation to understand the significance of the police officer position serving our communities, and preparing for academic courses.
United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Class Dismissal-Platoon Leader Robert B. Jackson, Muscogee Creek Nation Tribal Police Department.
United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Honor Song-Isaiah Crow, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Presentation of Graduation Certificates-Kristopher L. Brakebill, Colville Tribal Police Department.
United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Special Awards-Platoon Leader Robert B. Jackson.
United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Keynote Speaker Lawrence Robertson, Class 67.
United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Final Inspection at the Indian Country Law Enforcement Memorial Site. United States Indian Police Academy, Artesia, NM. Lt. Vanessa Montanez and Lt. Jon Hawley. (video two-final inspection)
United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation September 17-December 20, 2018 "One Team One Fight 167 Rules The Night" Final Inspection at the Indian Country Law Enforcement Memorial Site. United States Indian Police Academy, Artesia, NM. (video one of two-final inspection)
CLASS 167- INDIAN COUNTRY POLICE OFFICER TRAINING PROGRAM Typically incoming cadets have questions about the first few weeks of training and what to expect at the United States Indian Police Academy. Pictured is Class 167 who is in the third week of training. In addition to written exams, class lectures, and hands-on labs in interviewing, crime scene investigation, basic pistol marksmanship, and drivers training; cadets are learning the professional bearing required of law enforcement officers. Professional development is a daily performance at the academy. Lt/Instructors instill cadets with the expected level of ethics, professional conduct, uniform wear, fitness, integrity, and self discipline. Pictured are cadets on first day at the Indian Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial taking the cadet oath, preparing for uniform inspection; designation of squad and platoon leaders; and the 2.5 mile perimeter run with push-ups and core exercises. The training matches the expected level of performance of Indian Country law enforcement officers. Lt. Montanez is the primary lieutenant and Lt. Hawley is class coordinator for Class 167.
U.S. Indian Police Academy Training Program Updates: Indian Country Police Officer Training Program Class 167 Firearms Safety & Marksmanship
The academy is pleased to announce graduation ceremony for Class 122- Indian Country Correction Officer Training Program at the United States Indian Police Academy on September 15, 2018. USIPA Lt. Bradon James was the primary Lieutenant, Lt. Lillian Satala, class coordinator, and Ms. Gerrie Trujillo, Training Specialist. The academy recognizes detailed training assistants Michael Pelter, Hualipai Adult Detention Center; and Tsuyesva Kelhoyouma (TK), Ramah Navajo Dept of Corrections for their instrumental instruction and assistance to the United States Indian Police Academy. Graduates represent the following departments: Hualapai Adult Detention Center, Navajo Nation-Tuba City Juvenile Corrections, Oglala Sioux Tribe DOC, Navajo Nation-Kayenta Dept of Corrections, White Mountain Apache DOC, Navajo Nation-Crownpoint DOC, BIA-Chief Ignacio Justice Center, Fort Peck Adult Corrections, San Carlos Rehab & Detention Center, Hualapai Juvenile DRC, Laguna Detention Facility, Ramah Navajo DOC, Shoshone Bannock Tribal Corrections, Chehalis Tribal Jail, BIA-Spokane Corrections, Red Lake Detention Services, and Zuni Dept of Corrections. Congratulations new officers!
The academy is pleased to announce graduation ceremony for Class 122- Indian Country Correction Officer Training Program at the United States Indian Police Academy on September 15, 2018. USIPA Lt. Bradon James was the primary Lieutenant, Lt. Lillian Satala, class coordinator, and Ms. Gerrie Trujillo, Training Specialist. The academy recognizes detailed training assistants Michael Pelter, Hualipai Adult Detention Center; and Tsuyesva Kelhoyouma (TK), Ramah Navajo Dept of Corrections for their instrumental instruction and assistance to the United States Indian Police Academy. Graduates represent the following departments: Hualapai Adult Detention Center, Navajo Nation-Tuba City Juvenile Corrections, Oglala Sioux Tribe DOC, Navajo Nation-Kayenta Dept of Corrections, White Mountain Apache DOC, Navajo Nation-Crownpoint DOC, BIA-Chief Ignacio Justice Center, Fort Peck Adult Corrections, San Carlos Rehab & Detention Center, Hualapai Juvenile DRC, Laguna Detention Facility, Ramah Navajo DOC, Shoshone Bannock Tribal Corrections, Chehalis Tribal Jail, BIA-Spokane Corrections, Red Lake Detention Services, and Zuni Dept of Corrections. Congratulations new officers!
A flashback of a few Police Academy Programs from Roswell, Brigham City, Marana, and Artesia era in September. Featured are Classes 13 (Roswell), Class 15 (Brigham City), Class 52 (Marana), and Class 68 (Artesia). Mark your calendars- upcoming 50th Anniversary of the United States Indian Police Academy on March 3, 2019.
Thirty-nine new Corrections Officers graduated from Class 121 of the Indian Country Correction Officer Training Program on July 23, 2018. The academy thanks the honorable Michelle Brown-Yazzie, Chief Judge of the Pueblo of Isleta who provided keynote remarks; and special appreciation extended to Pamela McKenzie and John Regan of the Hualipai Nation Department of Corrections for providing excellent instruction and support to the academy. Primary Lieutenant Lillian Satala led the class with Cpt. Michelle Kedelty leading Class Coordination. Congratulations new Corrections Officers!
Thirty-eight (38) new officers representing thirty Indian Country law enforcement departments graduated from Class 166 Indian Country Police Officer Training Program. The academy recognized their significant team and individual achievements in professionalism, firearms, driving, physical fitness, guide-on, squad and platoon leadership. The class was led by Primary Lieutenant Michael Potter and Coordinating Lieutenant Darius Ward. Congratulations officers!
Honoring the Fallen Officers that dedicated their lives to protecting and serving tribal communities.
The Indian Country Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service honors tribal, state, local and federal law enforcement personnel working on federal Indian lands who have given their lives in the line of duty. During today’s ceremony, a Roll Call of names of each Fallen Officer is read as a rose was placed at the Memorial for each Officer.
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