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There are 562 federally recognized tribal governments in the United States which all require police protection.

The law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing the law, preserving order, and apprehending those who violate the law in these Tribal Lands must be able to adapt to the various situations which arise in this unique jurisdiction.

National Archives and Records Administration Federal Registry - A complete listing of all federally recognized tribal governments in the United States in pdf format (Adober Reader required).

A-Z Index of Tribal Governments - on USA.gov.

Office of Self Governance - The website for the office serving Tribal Governments to promote, advance, and advocate the Tribal vision of self-governance. Check out links & resources to federal, self-governance and related Tribal organizatoins.

United States Department of Justice - Office of Tribal Justice - The office that deals with justice concerns of the federally recognized government tribes, including news, grant and funding opportunities, public safety & law enforcement, publications and statistical studies.

FBI - Indian Country Unit - The unit within the FBI that specializes in Indian law enforcement with separate categories of informaiton dealing with jurisdiction, Indian gaming, the Safe Trails Task Force, American Indian art theft, related links & resources.

National Indian Gaming Commission - Information on commission and gaming regulations, related criminal penalties and complete text of the Johnson Act and Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Offices - Complete overview of NATHPO programs helping to preserve Native American art and artifacts with related information on its laws and regulations.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs - The bureau within the Department of Interior that focuses on Indian affairs with many links to other Indian resources including law enforcement.

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