BIA Office of Justice Services

On this day in 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act, also known as the Snyder Act, was signed into law, granting citizenship to American Indians and Alaska Natives born within the United States.

The act marked a significant milestone in Native American history while preserving tribal citizenship and the unique government-to-government relationship between tribal nations and the federal government.

Today, tribal nations continue to govern their communities, uphold their sovereignty, and make decisions that reflect the needs, values, and priorities of their citizens. 🪶

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Interested in a career in Public Safety & Justice? Do you want to join the BIA OJS Team? Go to www.bia.gov/bia/ojs/careers to get started. Positions available include:

BIA-OJS will be attending a recruitment event at Veterans Park in Mescalero, NM on 5-29-2026! Stop by our booth to learn about the recruitment process and available positions!

May 10-15, 2026

The USIPA Advanced Training Center in Devils Lake, ND had the pleasure to host FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Leadership Institute (SLI) which is a nationally recognized leadership development course designed to strengthen the supervisory skills of law enforcement professionals.

The SLI provides a challenging, thought‑provoking learning environment that emphasizes modern leadership principles, professional communication, and the science and art of effective law enforcement management.

The program introduces participants to the mission and history of FBI‑LEEDA, highlights leadership expectations, and serves as the first step toward earning the prestigious FBI‑LEEDA Trilogy Award, which requires completion of the Supervisor, Command, and Executive Leadership Institutes.

The Advanced Training Center will be hosting Command and Executive Leadership Institutes this summer.

We had a very successful class with 34 students in attendance!

To the brave men and women who stood up for freedom, answered the call, and fought for our nation and paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country … thank you.

To the mothers and fathers who raised a hero, to the brothers and sisters with an empty space, to the sons and daughters who have only memories, and to the wives and husbands who bear the void with pride … we remember.

To all who’ve lost a soldier they love, no gift could repay your sacrifice. No tribute could match our gratitude.

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten.

United States Indian Police Academy Training Announcement💡
📢4th Annual USIPA Instructor & Certifications Training Forum
📆July 21-23, 2026 at Catoosa, OK

Training Tracks include:
✅3-Day Law Enforcement Track
✅3-Day Human Trafficking in Indian Country Track
✅3-Day Indian Country Correctional Officer Training
✅3-Day OJS Indian Country Leadership Development.

Training is open to full-time BIA, tribal, state, local and federal law enforcement and correctional officers working with an Indian Country nexus.

ℹ️For registration questions contact Jani Adams at [email protected].

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On Peace Officers Memorial Day and every day, we honor the Interior law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, and we stand with the families who carry their legacy forward.

Their courage and commitment will never be forgotten.

Photo by Andrew King

2026 National Police Week - Honoring Our Fallen, Supporting Our Survivors. 2026 National Police Week - Honoring Our Fallen, Supporting Our Survivors. The OJS Honor Guard had the privilege of presenting the Colors for the DOI Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony recognized the sacrifice, service and dedication of Interior law enforcement personnel who pro...