Navajo Police Department

The Navajo Tribal Council re-established a tribal police agency in 1959, under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police. In addition to its law enforcement responsibilities, the Navajo Department of Law Enforcement assumed responsibility for the care and custody of prisoners. As a result of multi-jurisdictional duties and responsibilities, the Navajo Police are prepared to handle violations of laws by non-Indians, non-members and members of the Navajo Nation. For this reason, the Navajo Police undergo intensive basic training to become certified as Navajo Police Officers, State Peace Officers in Ariz., N.M., Utah and as agents of the federal government. The Navajo Nation Department of Law Enforcement is headed by a chief of police, six police Captains, one police lieutenant. They provide oversight for the Department of Public Safety s departments: internal affairs, criminal investigation, patrol division, fiscal management and recruitment & training. Window Rock is one of seven law enforcement districts.

The Navajo Police Department, located in Window Rock, AZ, operates under a comprehensive management structure that encompasses various divisions and services, ensuring the safety and well-being of the Navajo Nation. Their responsibilities include law enforcement, criminal investigations, and emergency management services, all aimed at maintaining public safety across the diverse regions of the Navajo territory. In addition to policing, the department collaborates with multiple governmental agencies and community organizations to support initiatives in public health, transportation, economic development, and education. This multifaceted approach reflects the department's commitment to addressing the diverse needs of the Navajo community while fostering a secure and supportive environment for its residents. Generated from the website