Welcome
It is the Woihanble (Vision) of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety to come together, with our Oyate (people) to help provide safe and healthy tiospayes (extended families). Guided by our Cultural Beliefs and Traditions, we shall provide Professional Law Enforcement Services and Protection for all. With Respect, Dignity, and Courtesy. We shall be role models for our Oyate!
Our Mission
The Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety is a tribally chartered, professional law-enforcement agency that serves the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Its mission is twofold. First, the Department helps to prevent outside interests from encroaching upon the sovereign status of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, as guaranteed in treaties, statutes, court decisions, Executive Orders, and the United States Constitution. Second, the Department helps to maintain peace and social order among the people living on the Pine Ridge Reservation. The Department pursues its mission by enforcing tribal and federal law, upholding the Constitution and By Laws of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, and carrying out lawful decisions of the various branches of tribal government–the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council, the Oglala Sioux Tribal President, and the Oglala Sioux Tribal Courts.
Philosophy
We, who work for the Department of Public Safety, believe in certain things that shape both the character of our organization, and the manner in which we conduct ourselves in the performance of our duties. We believe that criminal activity affects the quality of life, including our communities, families, culture, health, and economy. To detain this type of activity, we must maintain a professional police force and highly trained support personnel. Law enforcement is an important profession that requires individuals who are committed to professional growth, and the creation of a peaceful and safe society.
We believe that ongoing education and specialized training are needed by our police officers if they are to be effective in serving the people. Further, we must ensure that all people receive equal, impartial, and courteous treatment. We believe in the rights of all people to live in dignity and with self-respect. We believe that in shaping and delivering our services, we must take into account the Lakota way of life. And we believe that by working with our communities with a shared vision for the future, we can maintain safe and productive communities.
Vacancy Announcements
- No Vacancies at this time.
Supporting Documents
- Application
- Physical Form
- RFQ
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