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SIKANI Nation

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​Sheriff's Department

The Sheriff's Department serves as the primary law enforcement agency for the Sikani Nation.

  • Criminal Investigations: Conducting investigations into major crimes within the tribal jurisdiction.

  • Arresting Offenders: Ensuring offenders are apprehended and brought to justice.

  • Court Security: Providing security for tribal courts, including bailiff services and prisoner transport.

  • Civil Processes: Serving court papers and executing warrants.

  • Collaboration: Working with federal agencies like the FBI and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) on major crimes under federal jurisdiction.
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Police Department

The Police Department focuses on day-to-day law enforcement within the Sikani Nation. Its duties include:

  • Patrol Services: Regular monitoring of tribal lands to prevent crime and ensure public safety.

  • Community Policing: Building trust with community members through engagement and problem-solving initiatives.

  • Traffic Enforcement: Regulating traffic laws within tribal lands.

  • Emergency Response: Responding to incidents such as accidents, domestic disputes, or public disturbances.
    The Police Department operates under tribal codes established by the Sikani Tribal Council, ensuring its activities align with cultural values and local governance.

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Marshal Services

The Marshal Services specialize in high-level law enforcement operations across broader jurisdictions. Their roles include:

  • Major Crimes Collaboration: Working with federal agencies on violent crimes, drug trafficking, and gang activity under initiatives like the Safe Trails Task Force.

  • Special Operations: Conducting search-and-rescue missions, air reconnaissance, SWAT operations, and disaster response as part of FEMA-certified teams.

  • Cross-Deputization: Enforcing laws across municipal, county, state, and federal jurisdictions through partnerships with other agencies.

  • Training Programs: Advanced training for marshals at federal facilities to ensure expertise in handling complex cases such as sex offender registries or gaming violations.

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International Offices

Synopsis of Sikani Nation Law Enforcement Agencies

The Sikani Nation operates tri-law enforcement agencies, each with distinct roles and responsibilities to maintain peace, enforce laws, and protect its community. These agencies include the Sheriff's Department, Police Department, and Marshal Services.

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Explanation of Tax Status for Tribal Trust Lands

The Sikani Nation operates under the federal framework of 25 CFR Part 151, which governs the process of placing land into trust. Trust lands are held by the United States in trust for the benefit of tribes, exempting them from state and local taxation. This tax-exempt status strengthens tribal sovereignty by ensuring that trust lands are governed solely by tribal regulations and federal oversight

.Additionally, the Indian Trust Asset Reform Act (ITARA) allows tribes to autonomously manage trust assets, including leasing, resource management, and dispute resolution, while maintaining federal protections asoutlined by the IRS (e.g., Revenue Ruling 57-523).

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