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August 2021 – The Annual Crow Fair recently concluded but we have a few memories to share with you. First pictured are B...
09/14/2021

August 2021 – The Annual Crow Fair recently concluded but we have a few memories to share with you.

First pictured are BIA-OJS SA Jose Figueroa, SA Joe Keel and FBI SA John Cusak. Also pictured are SA Shawn Smith, Robert Ashcraft, Josie Passes, and SA Keel. BIA Officers and other first responders dance in the honor song during the Pow Wow and BIA- OJS Police Officer Rose Rockabove-Morrison showing her support for the Missing and Murdered Native American Cold Case Office. PO Rockabove Morrison has recovered well over 50 persons in her 3 years as a Patrol Officer.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Use this month to discuss su***de prevention and to spread hope and vit...
09/14/2021

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Use this month to discuss su***de prevention and to spread hope and vital information to people affected by su***de. We can all help prevent su***de.

If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you’re thinking about su***de, are worried about a friend or loved one, call the National Su***de Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Use this month to discuss su***de prevention and to spread hope and vital information to people affected by su***de. We can all help prevent su***de.

If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you’re thinking about su***de, are worried about a friend or loved one, call the National Su***de Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

09/12/2021
National 9/11 Memorial (NYC)

🇺🇸 As the sunset falls, we remember the Fallen and their families that they left behind. Always remember, never forget.

2021 World Su***de Prevention Day - Su***de occurs across and within all races and cultures. Within Indian Country, the ...
09/10/2021
Lifeline Chat

2021 World Su***de Prevention Day - Su***de occurs across and within all races and cultures. Within Indian Country, the rates are higher than in the general population. Evidence shows that providing support services, talking about su***de, reducing access to means of self-harm, and following up with loved ones are just some of the actions we can all take to help others.

Crisis Resources
• If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
• If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Su***de Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
• If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.
• If you are more comfortable communicating via webchat, Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via webchat.

https://su***depreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S.

September 2021 - The Indian Police Academy and the BIA OJS District 4 Office awarded Police Officer Thomas Decker with t...
09/10/2021

September 2021 - The Indian Police Academy and the BIA OJS District 4 Office awarded Police Officer Thomas Decker with the Police Star Award for his drug interdiction work which resulted in many dangerous drugs and fi****ms being removed from the Mescalero Community.

The D4 Office and IPA also awarded BIA Lt. Apachito and BIA SA Pilcher and Mescalero Conservation Officers Martinez and Oree Peralto (Not pictured). The Officers were awarded for an incident in which they were attacked by an armed suspect. The Officers were able to bravely work together and apprehend the suspect without any serious injuries to the suspect or themselves. For their courage, the BIA Officers were awarded the Meritorious Pin and the Mescalero Conservation Officers were awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the BIA OJS District 4 Office.

Pictured: BIA SA Keel, PO Decker, LT. Apachito, MCO Martinez, BIA Pilcher.

September 2021 - The Indian Police Academy and the BIA OJS District 4 Office awarded Police Officer Thomas Decker with the Police Star Award for his drug interdiction work which resulted in many dangerous drugs and fi****ms being removed from the Mescalero Community.

The D4 Office and IPA also awarded BIA Lt. Apachito and BIA SA Pilcher and Mescalero Conservation Officers Martinez and Oree Peralto (Not pictured). The Officers were awarded for an incident in which they were attacked by an armed suspect. The Officers were able to bravely work together and apprehend the suspect without any serious injuries to the suspect or themselves. For their courage, the BIA Officers were awarded the Meritorious Pin and the Mescalero Conservation Officers were awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the BIA OJS District 4 Office.

Pictured: BIA SA Keel, PO Decker, LT. Apachito, MCO Martinez, BIA Pilcher.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic....
09/08/2021

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by su***de. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss su***de prevention and to seek help.

Crisis Resources
• If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
• If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Su***de Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
• If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by su***de. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss su***de prevention and to seek help.

Crisis Resources
• If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
• If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Su***de Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
• If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.

Last week, OJS staff met with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Riverside Indian School staff in Anadarko, Oklahoma t...
09/08/2021

Last week, OJS staff met with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Riverside Indian School staff in Anadarko, Oklahoma to discuss the Not Invisible Act, Section 3. The discussion included information about the BIE Riverside School practices and safety protocols and best practices for interagency cooperation to follow in combatting violent crime against Indians within Indian lands, including missing persons, murder, and human trafficking.

Pictured below left to right: Michael Longhat - OJS Anadarko Agency Chief of Police; Sallie Tilley – BIA Anadarko Agency Supervisory Social Worker; Tasha Guerrero - OJS Victim Assistance Program/Not Invisible Act, Section 3 Coordinator; Eugenia Tyner-Dawson - OJS Policy Coordinator; Amber Wilson - BIE Riverside Indian School Superintendent; Amber Black Star – BIE Riverside Indian School Counselor Technician; and Dr. Reanna Johnson - Anadarko Indian Health Center Behavioral Health Supervisor.

Last week, OJS staff met with the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Riverside Indian School staff in Anadarko, Oklahoma to discuss the Not Invisible Act, Section 3. The discussion included information about the BIE Riverside School practices and safety protocols and best practices for interagency cooperation to follow in combatting violent crime against Indians within Indian lands, including missing persons, murder, and human trafficking.

Pictured below left to right: Michael Longhat - OJS Anadarko Agency Chief of Police; Sallie Tilley – BIA Anadarko Agency Supervisory Social Worker; Tasha Guerrero - OJS Victim Assistance Program/Not Invisible Act, Section 3 Coordinator; Eugenia Tyner-Dawson - OJS Policy Coordinator; Amber Wilson - BIE Riverside Indian School Superintendent; Amber Black Star – BIE Riverside Indian School Counselor Technician; and Dr. Reanna Johnson - Anadarko Indian Health Center Behavioral Health Supervisor.

Happy Labor Day - honoring all of our hardworking heroes today!
09/06/2021

Happy Labor Day - honoring all of our hardworking heroes today!

Happy Labor Day - honoring all of our hardworking heroes today!

Last week, BIA OJS Officers at the District 1 - Lower Brule Agency were provided training on how to use the new Tribal A...
08/25/2021

Last week, BIA OJS Officers at the District 1 - Lower Brule Agency were provided training on how to use the new Tribal Access Program (TAP) kiosks. In a joint effort with the U.S. Department of Justice, the BIA OJS has installed TAP kiosks that allow tribes to more effectively serve and protect their communities by fostering the exchange of critical data through several national databases in the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) network. TAP enhances tribal community efforts to register s*x offenders pursuant to the S*x Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), allows tribes to enter orders of protection making them accessible for enforcement both on and off tribal land, enter information to prevent illegal gun purchases, and allows tribes to enter their arrests and convictions into national databases.

Tribal Entities interested in applying for TAP kiosks can apply online through the end of the month via DOJ's application process. For further information, please go to: https://www.justice.gov/tribal/tribal-access-program-tap

Last week, BIA OJS Officers at the District 1 - Lower Brule Agency were provided training on how to use the new Tribal Access Program (TAP) kiosks. In a joint effort with the U.S. Department of Justice, the BIA OJS has installed TAP kiosks that allow tribes to more effectively serve and protect their communities by fostering the exchange of critical data through several national databases in the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) network. TAP enhances tribal community efforts to register s*x offenders pursuant to the S*x Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), allows tribes to enter orders of protection making them accessible for enforcement both on and off tribal land, enter information to prevent illegal gun purchases, and allows tribes to enter their arrests and convictions into national databases.

Tribal Entities interested in applying for TAP kiosks can apply online through the end of the month via DOJ's application process. For further information, please go to: https://www.justice.gov/tribal/tribal-access-program-tap

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National 9/11 Memorial (NYC)
National 9/11 Memorial (NYC)

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.

Traditional Honor Song video
Traditional Honor Song video

28th Annual Indian Law Enforcment Officer's Memorial Ceremony Traditional Honor Song by BIA Law Enforcement Drum Group.

Traditional Flag Song
Traditional Flag Song

28th Annual Indian Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Ceremony Traditional Flag Song by BIA Law Enforcment Drum Group.

2019 BIA OJS Director's Run video two
2019 BIA OJS Director's Run video two

The 2019 BIA OJS Director's Run in their final stretch!

2019 Director's Run video one
2019 Director's Run video one

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.

ICPOTP Class 167 Class Dismissal
ICPOTP Class 167 Class Dismissal

United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Class Dismissal-Platoon Leader Robert B. Jackson, Muscogee Creek Nation Tribal Police Department.

ICPOTP Class 167 Honor Song-I.Crow
ICPOTP Class 167 Honor Song-I.Crow

United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Honor Song-Isaiah Crow, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.

ICPOTP Class 167 Presentation of Grad. Cert.
ICPOTP Class 167 Presentation of Grad. Cert.

United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Presentation of Graduation Certificates-Kristopher L. Brakebill, Colville Tribal Police Department.

ICPOTP Class 167 Platoon Leader Award-R. Jackson
ICPOTP Class 167 Platoon Leader Award-R. Jackson

United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Special Awards-Platoon Leader Robert B. Jackson.

ICPOTP Class 167 Keynote Speaker L. Robertson
ICPOTP Class 167 Keynote Speaker L. Robertson

United States Indian Police Academy ICPOTP Class 167 Graduation: Keynote Speaker Lawrence Robertson, Class 67.

ICPOTP Class 167 Final Inspection (video two)
ICPOTP Class 167 Final Inspection (video two)

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)

ICPOTP Class 167 Final Inspection (video one)
ICPOTP Class 167 Final Inspection (video one)

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 Fi****ms 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, fi****ms, 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.

Cadence was loud, proud, and from the heart at the U.S. Indian Police Academy this morning during the OJS Director’s Run.

Nationals Video
Nationals Video

District 3 SAC Joe Brooks and Captain Steve Knispel traveled to Supai recently to attend a tribal council meeting which included a discussion on the BIA-OJS law enforcement mission, and looking at how OJS will be assisting with the tribe's SORNA Program. Representatives from the tribe's legal firm and DOJ participated in the meeting. This was SAC Brooks first visit to the Canyon as the SAC. It enabled Joe to meet the tribal council and inform them on district issues and his commitment to providing law enforcement services to the tribes within his district. The visit also enabled the district staff to meet with agency staff and the chief of police as well as detailed staff from Hopi and Mescalero Agencies. For those who are not familiar with Supai, here is a short video of the short chopper ride to the Supai community.

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