Indian tribal police

Indian tribal police

Indian tribal police are peace officers hired by those Native American tribes which have a constitutional government as opposed to hereditary chiefs. Tribal police historically had several different titles—sheriffs, constables, regulators, lighthorsemen, etc.— and today work closely with local, state, and federal police agencies.

ee also

*United States Indian Police
*Indian agency police
*Aboriginal Police in Canada


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