BIA Office of Justice Services

09/11/2026

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09/11/2026

Today, Bureau of Indian Affairs OJS Special Agent Kilmer from the Pawnee Agency and School Resource Officers Valdez and Stanley from the Anadarko Agency joined Riverside Indian School students for a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Anadarko, Oklahoma. ❤️🤍💙

Together, they honored 9/11 first responders by completing 110 flights of stairs, demonstrating unity, resilience and respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We will never forget. 🇺🇸🪶

09/11/2026

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services mourns the loss of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer David Taylor, who passed while helping evacuate residents during the Railroad South Fire in Oklahoma. Officer Taylor was a U.S. Navy veteran and dedicated public servant. His legacy of selfless service and strength will never be forgotten. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues.

09/11/2026

Empowering tribal and Bureau of Indian Affairs Professionals for Safer Communities 🛡️🤝

The U.S. Indian Police Academy Advanced Training Center recently hosted an outstanding "Introduction to Detention Guidelines and Detention Facility Policies & Procedures" training at the Bureau of Prisons' Federal Transfer Center, Oklahoma, held in August.

Eighteen dedicated professionals from tribal and BIA facilities participated in this four-day event, engaging in an in-depth review of BIA Detention Guidelines. Attendees enhanced their expertise in policy development, standards alignment and scenario-based learning, all focused on effective policy approval and implementation.

Together, we are building safer and stronger communities!

09/10/2026

U.S. Indian Police Academy celebrates excellence 🎓

The Indian Country Police Officer Training Program Class 199B, a pilot cohort from the northern tier, is set to graduate at Camp Grafton in North Dakota on September 15, 2026. Eleven cadets representing 12 tribal agencies will have advanced through all four core phases and will be ready to serve across Indian Country.

This will mark one of the first basic training programs in the region, developed in response to tribal agency requests and delivered in partnership with federal and regional law enforcement organizations. Our regionally based, federally certified training provides a sustainable path for tribal law enforcement agencies.

During their final week, cadets will complete scenario-based training, crime scene processing, officer wellness courses and the Rattlesnake Run, a 7.2-mile police memorial run for those who served.

The U.S. Indian Police Academy remains committed to providing the highest standard of law enforcement training across Indian Country. 🥇👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

09/04/2026

$𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃 | 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐔𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐘𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐙

The Gila River Police Department continues to seek information regarding the homicide of Carolyn Hernandez.

Silent Witness is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Someone may know something that could help detectives bring answers to Carolyn’s family. Even the smallest detail could be important.

If you have any information regarding Carolyn’s homicide, please come forward. You can remain anonymous.

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Help us bring answers and justice to Carolyn’s family.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

The best rides end at home. Skip the risk and choose to ride sober on two wheels every time. 🏍️+🍺=🚫

08/31/2026

Labor Day weekend is a time to relax, not a time to risk it all. If you're high, stay out of the driver's seat. 🌿💨🚗🚫

08/26/2026

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Predatory Crimes Unit announces the arrest of David Hunter Walters, 25, on multiple felony charges stemming from a months-long investigation into the sexual assault of two people in Northeast Oklahoma.