The Jurisdiction of the Lighthorse Police
Thomas JohnLighthorse Police Force works in cooperation with federal, state and local police to fight and prevent crime. Though the overlap of jurisdiction ensures that each case will have the most appropriate law enforcement unit assigned to it, it also forms a complicated web that can at first be difficult for civilians to understand.
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The History of the Lighthorse Police
Thomas JohnBefore statehood, when this was Indian Territory, officers of the law would ride alone or with a partner and were known for their mobility.
The Three Main Bureaus of the Lighthorse Police Department
Thomas JohnThere are three main bureaus within the Lighthorse Police.
The Lighthorse Police
Thomas JohnThe Lighthorse Police is a part of the Division of Self-Governance to help create separation in the realms of law enforcement.
The Organizational Structure of Lighthorse Police
Thomas JohnThe Chickasaw Territory covers thirteen Oklahoma counties and more than 7,600 square miles.
A Compact Establishes Lighthorse Police
Jason O'NealPrior to 2004, law enforcement on Chickasaw land had been federally funded through the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The Lighthorse Police Standard
Jason O'Neal, Former Lighthorse Police ChiefThe Lighthorse Police Department is extremely selective when it comes to hiring new officers.
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