 | This article may rely excessively on sources too closely associated with the subject, potentially preventing the article from being verifiable and neutral. (May 2022) |
| Bureau of Indian Affairs Police | |
|---|---|
 BIA Police patch | |
 Seal of the BIA | |
 BIA Police badge | |
 Flag of the BIA | |
| Common name | BIA Police |
| Abbreviation | BIAP |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | U.S. |
| Website | |
| [1] | |
The Bureau of Indian Affairs Police, Office of Justice Services (BIA or BIA-OJS),[1] also known as BIA Police,[2] is the law enforcement arm of the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs. The BIA's official mission is to "uphold the constitutional sovereignty of the Federally recognized Tribes and preserve peace within Indian country".[1] It provides police, investigative, corrections, technical assistance, and court services across the over 567 registered Indian tribes and reservations, especially those lacking their own police force; additionally, it oversees tribal police organizations.[1] BIA services are provided through the Office of Justice Services Division of Law Enforcement.[3]
In 2004 the agency employed 320 officers.[4]
BIA Police are federal police officers who enforce all federal laws relating to Indian country, including Title 16 (conservation) Title 18 (criminal law and procedure) and Title 21 (food and drugs) of the United States Code, as well as the Code of Federal Regulations. The BIA has nationwide jurisdiction over crimes committed within or involving Indian Country, and its officers are usually based near Indian reservations. BIA Police officers may enforce tribal law if deputized by the tribe or provided for by tribal ordinance or statute. They may also be granted authority to enforce state laws by state statute.
The BIA has hiring preferences for Native Americans,[5][6] but will hire non members who have the proper qualifications or educational requirements.[6]
- ^ a b c "Office of Justice Services | Indian Affairs". www.bia.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ "Careers | Indian Affairs". www.bia.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
- ^ "Who We Are: Office of Justice Services". IndianAffairs.gov. US Department of the Interior. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
prisonpolicy2006was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "USAJOBS is under maintenance". jobview.usajobs.gov. Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ a b "USAJobs - Job Announcement". Usajobs.gov. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2016-04-20.