05/22/2026
Honoring Partnership, Service, and the Strength of Our Communities
This week at the Twin Arrows Casino and Resort in Flagstaff, Arizona, we witnessed a powerful reminder of what can happen when agencies come together with one shared purpose: to protect and serve our people with unity, respect, and commitment. The Navajo Police Department Cross‑Commission Training brought together 35 law enforcement officers from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Apache County Sheriff’s Office, Navajo County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hopi tribal Police Department, standing side‑by‑side with the Navajo Nation to strengthen the circle of safety around our communities.
This collaborative effort ensures that the agencies whose jurisdictions border or overlap the Navajo Nation are prepared, trained, and authorized to enforce Navajo Nation laws—helping to ensure more effective response by sharing resources, and upholding the safety of our families and homelands.
We were deeply appreciative to have the Honorable Judge Victor Clyde administer the Oath of Office whereby swearing in the newly cross‑commissioned officers, marking a meaningful step forward in partnership and shared responsibility.
We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to the instructors and presenters who poured their knowledge, time, and passion into this training:
1. Kevin Barnett, Navajo Nation Prosecutor’s Office
2. Dr. Jordan Begay, Navajo Nation Department of Family & Child Services
3. Sgt. Dallas Begay, Navajo Police Department
4. Officer Augustine Miller, Navajo Police Department
5. Officer Chester Hosteen, Navajo Police Department
Their expertise ensured that every officer walked away better prepared to serve our communities with knowledge and cultural understanding.
When Navajo, Hopi, county, and state agencies come together, we strengthen not only our response—but our relationships, our trust, and our shared commitment to the people.
We look forward to continued collaboration as we serve and protect with one heart. One Nation. Many Partners. Stronger Together.