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Law Enforcement Department
Mission Statement
The primary purpose and mission of this police department is to protect and serve the TRIBAL MEMBERS and TRIBAL PROPERTIES in its jurisdiction. The responsibilities associated with this purpose and mission are many. They include enforcement of LTBB Statutes, support of LTBB Constitution and the Constitution of the United States. Maintain the peace and order of the Tribe; protecting property and personal safety of the Tribe; and generally assisting Tribal Members in urgent situations.
When joining LTBB Police Department, officers will make it's responsibilities their own. Officers are expected to carry out these responsibilities diligently and courteously, and to take pride in the services they provide. Officers will deliver a quality, truthful, and community oriented police service to Tribal Members, and NonTribal members alike. As police officers we will respect all tribal customs, tribal lands and tribal beliefs associated with LTBB of ODAWA INDIANS.
It will not be the role of this police department to legislate, render legal judgements, nor to punish.
In meeting this purpose and mission, it will be our duty to act fairly and justly, and to operate as a public service organization to the TRIBE.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has issued Special Law Enforcement Commissions (SLEC) to LTBB Tribal Police. These commissions allow Tribal Police to assist in the enforcement of applicable federal criminal statutes, including the federal hunting and fishing regulations, in Indian Country, as defined in Title 18 of the United States Code, Section 1151. The commissions expire three years f rom the date of issuance and can be revoked for cause. The SLEC authorizes Tribal Police to enforce only federal criminal laws applicable to Indian Country, namely the General Crimes Act, and the Major Crimes Act along with Non-Indian Misdemeanor Violations Docket.
Tribal Police have successfully obtained jail space through Charlevoix and Cheboygan County Sheriff Departments. Jail Space is contracted by the number of days a person is incarcerated and only used for violations of Tribal Codes.
Dispatchers provide services such as radio communications to officers in the f ield, incoming requests for police services, provide Law Enforcement Information Network/National Criminal Information Center information to officers and can provide a directory of resources when you call the police department.
Chief Law Enforcement Officer: Jeff Cobe (231) 242-1505
Sargent Law Enforcement Officer: Roger Marsh
Deputy Law Enforcement Officers: Mike Givens, Jerod Notestine, &
George Closser
Deputy Director of Law Enforcement: Susan Wysocki (231) 242-1506
Police Services: (231) 242-1500
Location: 7500 Odawa Circle, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Contact Number: (231) 242-1500
