Tribal Police Resources
On this page, explore IACP’s resources and initiatives to support tribal police agencies.
About
The IACP supports tribal police agencies in enhancing public safety, building trust with their communities, and promoting officer wellness. Strong partnerships between tribal communities and law enforcement are essential to addressing complex challenges and fostering culturally informed policing.
This page features resources and training opportunities tailored to tribal jurisdictions, including national data initiatives, volunteer engagement programs, evidence-based crime reduction strategies, and human trafficking response tools. These materials highlight what makes policing in tribal and indigenous communities unique, showcase effective strategies, and offer guidance for implementing sustainable, culturally respectful policing practices.
Resources
Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)
Volunteer Engagement for American Indian and Alaska Native Missing Persons Cases
Evidence-Based Crime Reduction Strategies
Profiles in 21st Century Tribal Policing: Innovation and Tradition in Tribal Communities
Practices in Modern Policing: Policing in Small, Rural, and Tribal Communities
Three Strategies to Enhance Tribal Community Policing
Promising Practices in Tribal Community Policing
Webinar Series
Human Trafficking in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
21st Century Communication Strategies to Support Community and Police Dialogue
Hiring in the Spirit of Service and Tribal Tradition
Information Sharing: Working with Tribal, Local, State and Federal Partners to Improve Communication and Data Sharing
Strategies for Improving Cultural Awareness for Law Enforcement in and Around Indian Country
Other Related Resources
Indian Country Law Enforcement Section
Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC)
Community Policing Directory
About the Directory
The Community Policing Directory highlights the emerging practices and programs in 21st Century Policing. The directory gives agencies access to programs that currently exist in your state or...
