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Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)

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CTLEA OMB Part B Attachments
Final Data Collection Phase

1. CTLEA Data Collection CTLEA Survey .............................................................3
2. CTLEA Data Collection Invite Letter..................................................................7
3. IACP/ICLES Letter of Support ............................................................................9
4. CTLEA Data Collection Confirmation Script .....................................................11
5. CTLEA Data Collection Reminder Postcard .......................................................17
6. CTLEA Data Collection Prompting Script ..........................................................19
7. CTLEA Data Collection Email/Fax .....................................................................23
8. CTLEA Data Collection Follow Up Letter ..........................................................25
9. CTLEA Data Collection Last Chance Postcard ...................................................27
10. CTLEA Data Collection BIA Survey ..................................................................29
11. CTLEA Telephone Retrieval Script.....................................................................35
12. Tribal Leader Announcement Letter ....................................................................37
13. CTLEA Data Collection Project Summary BJS ..................................................39

Cognitive Interview Phase

14. CTLEA Cognitive Test Invite Letter ...................................................................41
15. CTLEA Cognitive Test Survey............................................................................43
16. CTLEA Cognitive Test Prompting Script............................................................47
17. CTLEA Cognitive Test Follow Up Letter ...........................................................53
18. CTLEA Cognitive Test Survey Email Template .................................................55
Initial Survey Development Phase

19. CTLEA Tribal Leader Announcement Letter ......................................................57
20. CTLEA Pilot Invite Letter ...................................................................................59
21. BJS CTLEA Summary December 2015 ..............................................................61
22. Pilot Survey CTLEA ............................................................................................63
23. Pilot Survey BIA ..................................................................................................73
24. CTLEA Pilot Survey Email Template .................................................................83
25. CTLEA Pilot Follow Up Letter ...........................................................................85

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1. CTLEA Data Collection CTLEA Survey
OMB No. XXXX‑XXXX Approval Expires MM/DD/YYYY

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Form CTLEA
NORC
RETURN 55thE Monroe
19 Floor
TO
Chicago, IL 60603

(NORC acting as data collection agent)

2019 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies
Please correct any errors in the printed information below.
If you have any questions while completing this form, please contact CTLEA@norc.org or call 1‑877‑346‑5693.
PIN
OFFICIAL
TRIBAL NAME
TRIBAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY NAME
CHIEF OF POLICE
STREET ADDRESS
CITY

STATE

ZIP

INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY
NAME
TELEPHONE

TITLE
Area Code

Number

Extension

FAX

Area Code

Number

EMAIL ADDRESS

The 2019 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA) is a census of all tribal law enforcement agencies
granted authority by federally recognized tribes, tribal constitution, or tribal code, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), or
state justice enforcement agencies. Information collected on this form will provide needed information to tribes, law
enforcement agencies, federal agencies, and other partners working on tribal lands. The Bureau of Justice Statistics
(BJS) greatly appreciates your assistance.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please answer all questions with reference to the tribal law enforcement agency specified above. Answer the
questions as accurately as possible given the organization and structure of your agency.
2. For all questions, the phrase “during calendar year 2018” refers to January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
3. For any series of yes or no response questions, please check either “Yes” or “No” for each option.
4. Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed postage paid envelope, by faxing to NORC
at xxx xxx xxxx, or by scanning and emailing all pages to CTLEA@norc.org.
5. If you have questions or need assistance in completing the survey, please contact NORC via email at
CTLEA@norc.org or call 1‑877‑346‑5693. If you have questions about the CTLEA program, please contact
Steven W. Perry of BJS via email (Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov) or telephone (1-202-307-0777).

BURDEN STATEMENT

Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless
it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes
per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing
and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531. The
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (34 USC 10132), authorizes this information collection. Data about your agency
collected in this survey will be made publicly available after analysis. However, BJS will not release the names, phone numbers, or email addresses
of the actual persons responsible for completing the instrument. Although this survey is voluntary, BJS needs your participation to make the results
comprehensive, accurate, and timely.
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SECTION A. JURISDICTION
Your agency has been selected for this survey based on its
status as a tribal law enforcement agency granted authority
by a federally recognized tribe, tribal constitution, and/or
tribal code.
A1.	 During calendar year 2018, did your tribal law
enforcement agency employ at least one sworn law
enforcement officer with general arrest powers and/or
the authority to issue citations?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
A2.	 For crimes and/or tribal code violations occurring on
tribal lands, which types of offenders did your officers
have the authority to issue citations or arrest during
calendar year 2018, in all circumstances?
Citation
authority

Arrest
authority

Yes

No

Yes

No

a. Indian offenders with Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

b. Indian offenders with non‑Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c. Indian offenders for victimless
crime (e.g., gambling, prostitution,
or drug violations)������������������������� 1	¢
d. Non‑Indian offenders with Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢
2	¢

1	¢
1	¢

2	¢
2	¢

e. Non‑Indian offenders with
non‑Indian victims������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

f. Non‑Indian offenders for
victimless crimes��������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

SECTION B. ADMINISTRATION
B1.	 During FY 2018, did your tribal law enforcement agency
receive funding from the following sources?
Yes

No

a. Tribal council or tribal government�����������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. BIA 638 contract��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Self‑governance compacts����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal
Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Federal grants, other than 638 funding and
CTAS��������������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. State grant(s)��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. Other state funding����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h. Tribal business enterprise������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i. Private funding source�����������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

B2.	 During calendar year 2018, were the following benefits
provided to your tribal law enforcement agency’s
full‑time officers?
Yes

No

a. Medical insurance������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. Dental insurance��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Vision insurance���������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Life insurance�������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Retirement contributions (e.g. pension/401K)

1	¢

2	¢

f. Paid time off, including annual leave and sick
time���������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Short and/or long term disability��������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
benefits (e.g. parental leave)��������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i. Collective bargaining�������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

B3.	 During calendar year 2018, did your tribal law
enforcement agency supply the following items to
sworn personnel?
Yes

No

a. Primary side arm��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. Backup side arm��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Body armor����������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Uniform�����������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Electronic control device (e.g. Taser)�������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. Collapsible/non‑collapsible baton������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. OC spray (e.g. pepper spray)�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

B4.	 Enter your tribal law enforcement agency’s total
number of full time and part time sworn officers
by race and Hispanic origin for the pay period that
included December 31, 2018. If an exact number is
not available, please provide an estimate and check the
“Estimate” box. If none, enter 0.
Race/Hispanic origin:

Full‑time
sworn

Estimate

Part‑time
sworn

Estimate

a. White,
non‑Hispanic

¢

¢

b. American Indian
or Alaska Native,
non‑Hispanic

¢

¢

c. Black or African
American,
non-Hispanic

¢

¢

d. Hispanic or
Latino

¢

¢

e. Asian,
non‑Hispanic

¢

¢

f. Native Hawaiian
or Other Pacific
Islander,
non‑Hispanic

¢

¢

g. Two or more
races

¢

¢

h. Race/Hispanic
origin not known

¢

¢

Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed
postage‑paid envelope or by faxing each page toll‑free to NORC at 1‑866‑315‑7129.
If you have questions or concerns, or if you need assistance in completing the survey,
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please contact NORC via e‑mail at CTLEA@norc.org
or call 1‑877‑346‑5693.
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B5.	 During calendar year 2018, were any of your tribal
police officers authorized by the state to enforce
state laws?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No

C4.	 During calendar year 2018, did your tribal law
enforcement agency make arrests for any of the
following on tribal lands?
Yes

B6.	 During calendar year 2018, were the following trainings
available to your officers? Please include training
provided by your agency or any other agency.
Yes

No

a.	 POST required training����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Leadership������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Native language or cultural awareness���������� 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Use of force����������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Patrol skills������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

f.	 BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission
(SLEC) training������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Crisis response training (e.g. identification of
mental health or substance abuse issues)����� 1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Collection of forensic/DNA evidence�������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i.	 Collection of digital/electronic evidence���������

2	¢

1	¢

SECTION C. OPERATIONS
C1.	 Enter the total number of calls for service (e.g., 911
calls, non-emergency calls, alarm, other source,
self‑dispatched, or self‑initiated) received and
dispatched by your tribal law enforcement agency
during calendar year 2018. If an exact number is not
available, please provide an estimate and check the
“Estimate” box.
Total number

Calls/requests for
service received or
self‑dispatched�������������

Information
Estimate not available

¢

¢

C2.	 Enter the total number of arrests made by your tribal
law enforcement agency during calendar year 2018. If
the exact number is not known, please provide an estimate
and check the “Estimate” box.
Total arrests by
your agency

Arrests��������������������������

Information
Estimate not available

¢

¢

C3.	 Enter the total number of juvenile (i.e. persons under
age 18) arrests made by your tribal law enforcement
agency during calendar year 2018. If the exact number
is not known, please provide an estimate and check the
“Estimate” box.
Total juvenile
arrests by your
agency

Arrests��������������������������

2	¢

3	¢

b.	 Arrests for violation of protection
orders�������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c.	 Arrests for sex trafficking (Sex
trafficking is defined as: A
commercial sex act is induced by
force, fraud, or coercion OR in which
the person induced to perform such
an act is younger than age 18.)����������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d.	 Arrests for labor trafficking (Labor
trafficking is defined as: Recruitment,
harboring, transportation, provision,
or obtaining of a person for labor or
services through the use of force,
fraud, or coercion for the purpose of
subjection to involuntary servitude,
peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.)�� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

e.	 Arrests for opioid sales or distribution

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

f.	 Arrests for methamphetamine sales
or distribution�������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

g.	 Arrests for neglect, abuse or financial
exploitation of the elderly�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

SECTION D. AGENCY FUNCTIONS
D1.	 During calendar year 2018, did your tribal law
enforcement agency perform the following functions?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Crime scene investigation������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Emergency medical services������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Fire services, including evacuation and
traffic control�������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Housing code enforcement����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Natural resources enforcement��������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Parking enforcement and control�������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Patrol of/at casinos���������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i.	 School resource officers��������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Traffic law enforcement���������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Collection of forensic/DNA evidence�������������

1	¢

2	¢

l.	 Collection of digital/electronic evidence�������� 1	¢

2	¢

a.	 Animal control������������������������������������������������

Information
Estimate not available

¢

No Unknown

a.	 Arrests for domestic violence
(Domestic violence includes violence,
threats of violence, or serious bodily
harm committed by intimate partners,
immediate family members, or
other relatives.)����������������������������������� 1	¢

¢

Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed
postage‑paid envelope or by faxing each page toll‑free to NORC at 1‑866‑315‑7129.
If you have questions or concerns, or if you need assistance in completing the survey,
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please contact NORC via e‑mail at CTLEA@norc.org
or call 1‑877‑346‑5693.
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D2.	 During calendar year 2018, did your tribal law
enforcement agency officers perform any of the
following duties?

E2. 	 During calendar year 2018, did your agency submit 12
consecutive months of crime data directly to any of the
following?

Yes

No

Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

a.	 Bureau of Indian Affairs record systems���������

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Jail, detention, or corrections services or
operations������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 State Uniform Crime Reporting
(UCR) Program����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 FBI UCR Program�������������������������������������������

2	¢

a.	 Prisoner transport�������������������������������������������

c.	 Booking and release of arrestees and
inmates������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Temporary hold for other authorities�������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Court security (e.g. bailiffs)�����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Execute arrest/search warrants���������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Prosecute cases (e.g. providing evidence or
testimony) in court������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

E3. 	 During calendar year 2018, did your tribal law
enforcement agency submit information to any of the
following FBI CJIS criminal justice database programs?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 National Instant Criminal Background Check
System (NICS)������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢
2	¢

a.	 National Crime Information Center (NCIC)�����

h.	 Process server (serving eviction notices,
protection orders from tribe/state/local police,
child support orders)��������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 National Data Exchange (N-DEx)�������������������

i.	 SORNA (Sex Offender Registration and
Notification Act) registration���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Next Generation Identification
(formerly known as IAFIS)������������������������������ 1	¢

j.	 Crisis intervention
(e.g. psychological evaluation or hold)������������ 1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Probation officer or probationary functions���� 1	¢

2	¢

l.	 Support for social services
(e.g. child in need of care)������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

D3.	 During calendar year 2018, did any state, local, federal
or other tribal law enforcement agencies deputize
officers from your tribal law enforcement agency?

E4. 	 During calendar year 2018, was your tribal law
enforcement agency able to issue AMBER Alerts?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
E5.	 During calendar year 2018, did your tribal law
enforcement agency have an IT department or IT
specialist on staff or have access to one not on staff?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

b.	 Access to an IT Department or an IT
Specialist not on staff�������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Federal agency����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Outside contracted IT services�����������������������

2	¢

d.	 Other tribal law enforcement agencies����������

1	¢

2	¢

Yes

No

a.	 Local agency��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 State agency��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

SECTION E.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Agency
accessed
electronic
data from:

Agency
submitted
electronic
data to:

Yes

Yes

No

1	¢

E6.	 During calendar year 2018, was the following
equipment available to officers in your tribal law
enforcement agency?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Laptop/tablet in patrol vehicles����������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Case management system (CMS)/
record management system (RMS)���������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Land mobile radio system
(e.g. LMR, radio management system) ���������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Satellite phones���������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Cell phone for personal use����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Tablets, not in patrol vehicles�������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

a.	 Computers in the office�����������������������������������

E1.	 During calendar year 2018, did your tribal law
enforcement agency access or submit criminal justice
information (e.g., background checks, fingerprints,
etc.) through any of the following agencies/entities?

No

a.	 IT department or an IT specialist on staff�������

a.	 Internal Agency System (e.g. DOJ
Tribal Access Program)������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Electronic fingerprinting machines�����������������

b.	 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)�������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

i.	 GPS equipment����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Local justice agency
(city or county)�������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Dashboard cameras����������������������������������������

1	¢

d.	 State justice agency����������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Mobile hot spot or internet access throughout
your agency’s jurisdiction�������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Other tribes������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

l.	 Mobile fingerprint scanner������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Criminal justice fusion center��������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

m.	Body-worn cameras���������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

n.	 Professional grade cameras for evidence
collection (e.g. digital or film cameras that
are not cell phone cameras)��������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed
postage‑paid envelope or by faxing each page toll‑free to NORC at 1‑866‑315‑7129.
If you have questions or concerns, or if you need assistance in completing the survey,
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please contact NORC via e‑mail at CTLEA@norc.org
or call 1‑877‑346‑5693.
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2. CTLEA Data Collection Invite Letter

U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

Name
Title
Affiliation
Address
City, State Zip Code

DATE

Dear <> <>:
On behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), I am writing to ask for your
participation in the 2019 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA). The CTLEA is the first BJS
study to focus solely on tribal law enforcement agencies, to better understand the administrative and
operational characteristics of agencies like yours. The goal of the project is to develop an accurate,
comprehensive picture of the workloads, staffing, resource utilization and needs of tribal law enforcement
agencies. We believe this information will provide tribal leaders and other stakeholders with improved data
that inform policy making and support safer communities.
The CTLEA was developed following passage of the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010, which mandated that
BJS establish and implement tribal data collections. BJS and its data collection agent, NORC at the University
of Chicago (NORC), worked with law enforcement partners at the International Association of Chiefs of
Police (IACP) and IACP’s Indian Country Law Enforcement Section (ICLES) to establish the survey and data
collection protocols. An overview of the CTLEA and the process employed to develop the survey questions is
included with this letter.
To participate in the project, we ask that you fill out the enclosed questionnaire in its entirety, and return it
to NORC at the University of Chicago, using the provided envelope. It should take about 30 minutes to
complete the form. The survey can be completed by any knowledgeable person at your agency.
For assistance with the questionnaire, please contact NORC toll-free at 1-877-346-5693 or via e-mail at
ctlea@norc.org. For questions about the CTLEA project and survey activities, please contact Steven Perry,
BJS Tribal Justice Data Collections Program Manager, at (202) 307-0777 or via e-mail at
Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov.
BJS is committed to supporting tribal law enforcement agencies by providing critical information about the
challenges and obstacles you face in service to your communities. Thank you for your time and consideration
of this important project.
Sincerely,

Jeffrey H. Anderson
Director
Bureau of Justice Statistics

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International Association of
Chiefs of Police
44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314–2357
Phone: 703-836–6767; 1-800-THE IACP
Fax: 703-836–4543
Web: www.theiacp.org

3. IACP/ICLES Letter of Support

President
Donald W. De Lucca
Chief of Police
Doral Police Department
Doral, FL

Fourth Vice President
Cynthia E. Renaud
Chief of Police
Folsom Police Department
Folsom, CA

Vice President-Treasurer
Dwight E. Henninger
Chief of Police
Vail Police Department
Vail, CO

Parliamentarian
Ronal Serpas, Ph.D.
Professor of Practice
Loyola University
New Orleans, LA

First Vice President
Louis M. Dekmar
Chief of Police
LaGrange Police Department
LaGrange, GA

Vice President at Large
Richard E. Smith
Chief of Police
Wakefield Police Department
Wakefield, MA

General Chair Division of State
Associations of Chiefs of Police
Timothy Lowery
Chief of Police
Florissant Police Department
Florissant, MO

Executive Director / Chief Executive
Officer
Vincent Talucci
Alexandria, VA

Second Vice President
Paul M. Cell
Chief of Police
Montclair State University Police
Department
Montclair, NJ

Vice President at Large
Wade Carpenter
Chief of Police
Park City Police Department
Park City, UT

Third Vice President
Steven R. Casstevens
Chief of Police
Buffalo Grove Police Department
Buffalo Grove, IL

International Vice President
Patrick Stevens
Director of Counter Terrorism
INTERPOL
Lyon, France

General Chair Division of State
and Provincial Police
Tracy Trott
Colonel
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Nashville, TN

Deputy Executive Director
Terrence M. Cunningham
Alexandria, VA

General Chair of the Midsize
Agencies Division
Paul Williams
Chief of Police
Springfield Police Department
Springfield, MO

Dear Chief of Police,  
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and its Indian Country Law Enforcement Section 
along with the other tribal justice agencies are working with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of 
Justice Statistics (BJS) on the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA) program.  This new 
program requests the participation of all tribal law enforcement agencies serving federally recognized 
tribes and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement agencies to provide valuable information 
for tribes and other federal, state, and local justice agencies.  
IACP supports this important effort for several reasons:  
1. Federal funding for justice services is oftentimes tied to crime statistics.  Due to jurisdictional
complexities, tribal law enforcement agencies may not have accurate and complete crime
reporting data for their tribe. With the CTLEA data, federal funders will be able to use a
comprehensive picture of tribal law enforcement services, gaps, and challenges to better inform
funding decisions.
2. With increased understanding about the capacity and professionalism of tribal law enforcement,
the CTLEA will help raise the profile of tribal law enforcement, which can assist tribes in forming
stronger partnerships and gaining access to vital criminal justice resources.
3. The CTLEA will help tribal law enforcement agencies stay abreast of the most pressing crime
concerns in their own and other parts of Indian Country.
IACP is working on this program with NORC at the University of Chicago, who will be managing the 
survey process. All tribal and BIA law enforcement agencies are encouraged to respond. If you need 
assistance with the form, please contact NORC toll‐free at 877‐346‐5693 or via e‐mail at 
CTLEA@norc.org. We thank you in advance for your help. Upon completion of the study, BJS will 
produce a report and distribute the findings and data set. Please complete the survey and return it to 
NORC as soon as possible. 
Sincerely, 

Vincent Talucci 
Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer  
International Association of Chiefs of Police 

William Denke 
  Chief of Police, Sycuan Tribal Police Department 
  Chair, IACP Indian Country Law Enforcement Section 

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Serving the Leaders of Today, Developing
the Leaders of Tomorrow®

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4. CTLEA Data Collection Confirmation Script

TELEPHONE PROMPTING SCRIPT
Following the mailing of the CTLEA introduction letter and survey, NORC staff will follow up with
agencies within one week to confirm receipt of the survey and answer any questions that the agency
may have. At that time, they will also attempt to confirm the contact information for the person
completing the survey and appropriate contact information if that differs from the individual that the
package was addressed to, as well as a timeframe in which to expect the returned survey.
Completed surveys will be receipted as they are returned. Agencies that do not return the survey within
three weeks will be prompted by phone to return the survey and given the opportunity to clarify any
questions or issues they may have encountered when attempting to complete the survey. Those
agencies that have completed most questions but are encountering difficulty with some of the questions
on the survey will be encouraged to note this directly on the survey and return the partially completed
survey.
Non-responding agencies will receive weekly phone calls, or emails if preferred, encouraging them to
complete and return the survey. If agencies communicate that they are no longer interested in
participating or do not want to answer the questions, this will be noted as well and a replacement
agency selected. Additionally, copies of the survey will be re-sent to any agency that requests a new
copy of the survey.
Scripts to be used during this prompting effort are below.

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TELEPHONE SCRIPT FOR CONTACTING TRIBAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Hello, may I please speak with (RESPONDENT).
IWER: IF R NO LONGER WORKS THERE, ASK FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR THE PERSON WHO CURRENTLY
HOLDS R’s POSITION.
RECORD FIRST AND LAST NAME OF NEW R AND COMMUNICATE THE PURPOSE OF THE CALL.
Hello, this is _____ calling on behalf of the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
regarding the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies(CTLEA) Survey. We recently sent you a packet
with a letter and a survey for a project called the CTLEA. Do you recall receiving these materials?
If yes, skip to ‘Yes, did receive below’.
If No, did not receive/does not recall materials:
BJS is conducting the first nation-wide study focused solely on tribal and BIA law enforcement
agencies across the country. Does your tribe have a law enforcement agency, department of
natural resources, or other security department with the authority to issues arrests for crimes or
citations for tribal code violations?
If yes, does qualify:
The survey asks questions on topics such as staffing, training, equipment, and agency
functions. Can I mail a copy of the survey to you? What is the best address to send this
survey to?
Record information in contact document.
Thank you for your time. You can expect to receive that survey by DATE. We are hoping
to receive responses by DATE. Have a great day.
If no or does not know the answer:
Would it be best if we contacted a different staff member at your agency to complete
the survey?
If yes:
Thank you, what is the best phone number and address to reach them at?
Record information in contact document.
Thank you for your time. Your colleague can expect to hear from me soon. Have
a great day.
If no, does not qualify:

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Thank you for your time, I will update our records accordingly.

Yes, Did receive materials:

Great! Do you have any questions about the survey or the purpose of the study?
IF RESPONDENT INDICATES THAT THEY HAVE THE MATERIALS AVAILABLE OR IF THEY HAVE TIME
DURING THE CALL, WALK THROUGH THE TLE SCREENER QUESTIONS
Your completed survey can be returned to NORC using the pre-addressed, pre-paid envelope,
which was included in the package. Any knowledgeable staff person may complete the survey
on behalf of your agency. We are hoping to receive responses by DATE. About how soon can we
expect to receive the completed copy?
Record information in contact document.
If you have any questions as you complete the survey, please call us toll-free at NUMBER or
email ctlea@norc.org. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Responses to frequently asked questions:
Why are you conducting this survey?
This survey is being conducted to better understand the unique functions of tribal law enforcement; the
complexity surrounding tribal, state, and federal jurisdictions; and the interrelationships that exist
among the different law enforcement agencies in Indian Country. Information collected from this survey
will help inform funding and policy decisions to help tribes access the resources they need for public
safety.
Your participation in the CTLEA/ CBIALEA is critical and will help us gather the most accurate and
comprehensive picture of the strengths, capacity, and needs of tribal law enforcement.
Who else is it being sent to?
The survey is being sent to all XX Tribal Law Enforcement agencies and those agencies with special
authority including natural resources, fish and wildlife, casino and gaming enforcement that serve
federally recognized tribes and have the authority to issue arrests and/or citations. For the project to be
successful and representative of all of Indian Country, it is important that we hear from all tribal and BIA
law enforcement agencies

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How will these results be used?
The results from this pilot survey will be used to develop an accurate, comprehensive understanding of
the administration, operations, services, and capabilities, as well as the challenges, resource gaps, and
emerging crime concerns. With recent legislative changes through the Tribal Law and Order Act, this
information will help us measure changes in tribal law enforcement authority and capacity. The
information will help inform federal agencies, as they craft legislation, allocate resources, and develop
funding programs that will better meet tribes’ public safety needs.
How long will this take?
We expect that the survey will take about 30 minutes to complete.
How will this survey benefit my agency or tribe?
The survey will provide statistical information for tribes to demonstrate their capabilities and challenges
when applying for funding and advocating on behalf of their needs. It will also alert tribes about
emerging crime trends in Indian Country, so can be more proactive about safeguarding their own tribal
members from emerging threats. With increased understanding about the capacity and professionalism
of tribal law enforcement, the CTLEA will also help raise the profile of tribal law enforcement, which can
assist tribes in forming stronger partnerships and gaining access to vital criminal justice resources.

CTLEA - Law Enforcement Telephone Voicemail Script
Respondent’s Direct Telephone Line
Hello! My name is (NAME) from NORC at the University of Chicago. We are conducting data collection
for the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies program on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
You should have received a packet in the mail containing an introductory letter and the survey. I am
following up to confirm that you received the survey and see if you have any questions. If you have
received the survey, we ask that the survey be returned to NORC as soon as possible. If you have any
questions about the survey, please call our toll free number 1-877-000-000. Please also contact us if you
think that the survey does not apply to your agency or if we should contact someone else in your agency
for survey completion. Again, our toll free number is 1-877-000-0000, or you can email us
at CTLEA@NORC.org. Thank you!
Administrative Assistant or Secretary’s Telephone Line
Hello! My name is (NAME), calling from NORC at the University of Chicago. We are conducting data
collection for the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies program on behalf of the Bureau of Justice
Statistics. (RESPONDENT’S TITLE_LAST NAME) should have received a package in the mail containing the
questionnaire called the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies. I am following up to confirm that
the package arrived and to see if (RESPONDENT TITLE_LAST NAME) has any questions about the survey.
If the survey has been received, we ask that it be returned to NORC as soon as possible. If you need
assistance or would like us to resend the survey, please call our toll free number 1-877-000-0000, or you

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can email us at CTLEA@NORC.org. Please also contact us if you think that the survey does not apply to
your agency. Again, our toll free number is 1-877-000-0000. Thank you!

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5. CTLEA Data Collection Reminder Postcard

Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)
Thank you/Reminder Postcard Text
The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is collecting information from all tribal law enforcement agencies
serving Indian Country in 2019 and we respectfully request a response from your agency.
The Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA) will provide a first-of-its kind picture of the
administration and operation of tribal law enforcement agencies and other agencies with enforcement
authority in Indian Country, including natural resources, fish and wildlife, and casino and gaming
enforcement. The CTLEA data collection will serve as a mechanism for understanding the functions,
capacity, and challenges of law enforcement agencies. For the project to be successful and
representative of all of Indian Country, it is important that we hear from your agency.
If you have already completed the survey, please accept our thanks. If not, please do so today. If you did
not receive the survey or it was misplaced, please call NORC toll-free at 1-877-346-5693 or via e-mail at
CTLEA@norc.org.
Again, thank you for your help.
BJS Director

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6 - CTLEA Data Collection Prompting Script

Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)
Telephone follow up and voicemail scripts
Hello, may I please speak with (RESPONDENT).
IWER: IF R NO LONGER WORKS THERE, ASK FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR THE PERSON WHO CURRENTLY
HOLDS R’s POSITION.
RECORD FIRST AND LAST NAME OF NEW R AND COMMUNICATE THE PURPOSE OF THE CALL.
Hello, this is _____ calling on behalf of the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
regarding the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement (CTLEA) survey. We recently sent/e-mailed you a
materials for a project called the CTLEA. Do you recall receiving these materials?
If yes, skip to ‘Yes, did receive below’.
If No, did not receive/does not recall materials:

The survey asks questions on topics such as staffing, training, equipment, and agency
functions. Can I mail or e-mail a copy of the survey to you? What is the best address/email to send the survey to?
Record information in contact document.
Thank you for your time. You can expect to receive that survey by DATE. We are hoping
to receive responses by DATE. Have a great day.
If no contact does not want the survey materials sent to him/her:
Would it be best if we contacted a different staff member at your agency to complete
the survey?
If yes:
Thank you, what is the best phone number and address to reach them at?
Record information in contact document.
Thank you for your time. Your colleague can expect to hear from me soon. Have
a great day.

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Yes, Did receive materials:

Great! Do you have any questions about the survey or the purpose of the study?
IF RESPONDENT INDICATES THAT THEY HAVE THE MATERIALS AVAILABLE OR IF THEY HAVE TIME
DURING THE CALL, OFFER TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY VIA THE TELEPHONE
Your completed survey can be returned to NORC using the pre-addressed, pre-paid envelope,
which was included in the package or via e-mail at ctlea@norc.org. Any knowledgeable staff
person may complete the survey on behalf of your agency, though typically the chief of police at
your agency would be the best person to complete the survey. We are hoping to receive
responses by DATE. About how soon can we expect to receive the completed copy?
Record information in contact document.
If you have any questions as you complete the survey, please call us toll-free at 1-877-346-5693
or email ctlea@norc.org. Thank you in advance for your participation!

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Responses to frequently asked questions:
Why are you conducting this survey?
This survey is being conducted to better understand the unique functions of tribal law enforcement; the
complexity surrounding tribal, state, and federal jurisdictions; and the interrelationships that exist
among the different law enforcement agencies in Indian Country. Information collected from this survey
will help inform funding and policy decisions to help tribes access the resources they need for public
safety.
Your participation in the CTLEA is critical and will help us gather the most accurate and comprehensive
picture of the strengths, capacity, and needs of tribal law enforcement.
Who else is it being sent to?
The survey is being sent to all tribal law enforcement agencies and those agencies with special authority
including natural resources, and fish and wildlife agencies that serve federally recognized tribes and
have the authority to issue arrests and/or citations. For the project to be successful and representative
of all of Indian Country, it is important that we hear from all tribal law enforcement agencies.
How will these results be used?
The results will be used to develop an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the administration,
operations, services, and capabilities, as well as the challenges, resource gaps, and emerging crime
concerns. With recent legislative changes through the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA), this information
will help us measure changes in tribal law enforcement authority and capacity. The information will help
inform federal agencies, as they craft legislation, allocate resources, and develop funding programs that
will better meet tribes’ public safety needs.
How long will this take?
We expect that the survey will take about 30 minutes to complete.
How will this survey benefit my agency or tribe?
The survey will provide statistical information for tribes to demonstrate their capabilities and challenges
when applying for funding and advocating on behalf of their needs. It will also alert tribes about
emerging crime trends in Indian Country, so tribes can be more proactive about safeguarding their tribal
members from emerging threats. With increased understanding about the capacity and professionalism
of tribal law enforcement, the CTLEA will also help raise the profile of tribal law enforcement, which can
assist tribes in forming stronger partnerships and gaining access to vital criminal justice resources.
CTLEA - Law Enforcement Telephone Voicemail Script
Respondent’s Direct Telephone Line
Hello! My name is (NAME) and I am calling on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). BJS is
conducting data collection for the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies program. You should have
received a packet in the mail containing an introductory letter and the survey. I am following up to

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confirm that you received the survey and see if you have any questions. If you have received the survey,
we ask that the survey be returned to NORC as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the
survey, please call our toll free number 1-877-346-5693. Please also contact us if you think that the
survey does not apply to your agency or if we should contact someone else in your agency for survey
completion. Again, our toll free number is 1-877-346-5693 or you can email us at CTLEA@NORC.org.
Thank you!
Administrative Assistant or Secretary’s Telephone Line
Hello! My name is (NAME) and I am calling on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). BJS is
conducting data collection for the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies program.
(RESPONDENT’S TITLE_LAST NAME) should have received a package in the mail containing the
questionnaire called the 2018 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies. I am following up to confirm
that the package arrived and to see if (RESPONDENT TITLE_LAST NAME) has any questions about the
survey. If the survey has been received, we ask that it be returned to NORC as soon as possible. If you
need assistance or would like us to resend the survey, please call our toll free number 1-877-346-5693,
or you can email us at CTLEA@NORC.org. Please also contact us if you think that the survey does not
apply to your agency. Again, our toll free number is 1-877-346-5693. Thank you!

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7. CTLEA Data Collection Email/Fax

Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)
Mass Fax/Email Reminder Text
Dear TITLE_LAST NAME,
About [insert time frame] ago, your agency was sent an invitation to participate in the Bureau of Justice
Statistics’ Census of Tribal Law Enforcement (CTLEA). According to our records, as of [insert date], we
have not yet received a completed survey from Agency Name. For the project to be accurate and
representative of all of Indian Country, it is essential that we hear from all tribal law enforcement agencies.
For your convenience, you may download a blank copy of the survey form at:
Completed surveys can be emailed CTLEA@norc.org or printed and faxed to TOLL FREE FAX or mailed to:
CTLEA
c/o NORC-7837
55 E Monroe
19th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603

The survey includes all XX Tribal law enforcement agencies and agencies with special authority including
natural resources, fish and wildlife, and gaming enforcement that serve federally recognized tribes and
have the authority to issue arrests and/or citations. If your agency does not have these responsibilities,
please let us know, so that we may update our records.
If you recently completed and returned the CTLEA survey to us, please accept our sincere thanks. If
not, please accept our thanks in advance for your prompt response in responding now.
If you need assistance while completing the questionnaire or would like a hardcopy of the survey, please
call 1-877-346-5693 or send an email to CTLEA@norc.org.
Thank you,
BJS Director

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8. CTLEA Data Collection Follow Up Letter

U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

Name
Title
Affiliation
Address
City, State Zip Code

DATE

Dear <> <>:
About [insert time frame] ago, we sent you an invitation to participate in the Bureau of Justice Statistics’
Census of Tribal Law Enforcement (CTLEA. We have not yet received a response from your agency and
are requesting your help! It is important that we hear from and represent all tribal law enforcement agencies
so the data available to tribal leadership, tribal law enforcement agencies and other agencies is complete and
accurate.
As discussed in our previous communications, the information collected by the CTLEA will be of great value
to your tribe and the rest of Indian Country. Data can be used to monitor changes in the implementation of
recent legislation that expands tribal sovereignty, compare your agency to other tribal and state law
enforcement agencies, identify emerging public safety concerns on tribal lands, measure the extent of existing
public safety concerns, communicate the nature of functions performed by agencies like yours and for funding
agencies to identify needs.
We thank you in advance for your contribution to this important study. The survey should take about 30
minutes to fill out. The survey can be completed by any knowledgeable person at your agency. The
information collection phase of the study if due to end [insert date]. Please return the completed form to NORC
at the University of Chicago, using the provided envelope as soon as possible.
Data is being collected from all tribal law enforcement agencies, and agencies with special authority
including university, natural resources, fish and wildlife, casino and gaming enforcement that serve federally
recognized tribes and have the authority to issue arrests and/or citations. If your agency does not have these
responsibilities, please contact us at CTLEA@norc.org or 1-877-346-5693, so that we may update our records.
If you need a replacement form or assistance with the questionnaire, please contact NORC toll-free at 1-877346-5693 or via e-mail at ctlea@norc.org. Also, please feel free to contact Steven Perry, the BJS Project
Manager, at 1-202-307-0777 or via e-mail at Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov should you have any questions about
the survey activities.

Sincerely,
BJS Director

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9. CTLEA Data Collection Last Chance Postcard

Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)
Last Chance Postcard Text
Information collection for the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA) is due to end on
[Month Day, Year].
Given the significance of tribal law enforcement’s role in maintaining law and order in Indian Country, it
is critical that we gather comprehensive and accurate information about the functions, capacity, and
challenges from all tribal and BIA law enforcement agencies. This information will inform funding and
policy needs, increase awareness of emerging safety concerns, and raise the profile of tribal law
enforcement. We have been in contact with your agency and hope you will participate in this effort. If
your agency did not receive a questionnaire, or if it was misplaced, please contact NORC, who is
administering the survey on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics, toll-free at 1-877-346-5693 or by
email at CTLEA@norc.org. We will be happy to assist you or your delegate with completing the
questionnaire. Thank you for your contribution to this important study!
BJS Director

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10. CTLEA Data Collection BIA Survey
OMB No. XXXX-XXXX Approval Expires MM/DD/YYYY

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Form CTLEA‑BIA
NORC
RETURN 55thE Monroe
19 Floor
TO
Chicago, IL 60603

(NORC acting as data collection agent)

2019 Census of Bureau of Indian Affairs
Law Enforcement Agencies

Please correct any errors in the printed information below.
If you have any questions while completing this form, please contact CTLEA@norc.org or 1-877-346-5693.
PIN
TRIBES TO WHICH
AGENCY PROVIDES
SERVICES
BIA AGENCY
NAME
CHIEF OF POLICE/
DEPARTMENT
SUPERVISOR
STREET ADDRESS
CITY

STATE

ZIP

INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY
NAME
TELEPHONE

TITLE
Area Code

Number

Extension

FAX

Area Code

Number

EMAIL ADDRESS

The 2019 Census of Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA‑BIA) is a census of all Bureau of
Indian Affairs law enforcement agencies. Your agency has been selected for this survey based on its status as a Bureau
of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement agency. Information collected on this form will provide needed information to
tribes, law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, and other partners working on tribal lands. The Bureau of Justice
Statistics (BJS) greatly appreciates your assistance.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Please answer all questions with reference to the BIA law enforcement agency specified above.
2. For all questions, the phrase “during calendar year 2018” refers to January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
3. For any series of yes or no response questions, please check either “Yes” or “No” for each option.
4. Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed postage paid envelope, by faxing to NORC
at xxx xxx xxxx, or by scanning and emailing all pages to CTLEA@norc.org.
5. If you have questions about the CTLEA program, please contact Steven W. Perry of BJS via email
(Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov) or telephone (1-202-307-0777).

BURDEN STATEMENT
Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless
it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per
response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing
and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531. The
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes this information collection. Data about your agency
collected in this survey will be made publicly available after analysis. However, BJS will not release the names, phone numbers, and email addresses
of the actual persons responsible for completing the instrument. Although this survey is voluntary, BJS needs your participation to make the results
comprehensive, accurate, and timely.
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SECTION A. JURISDICTION

SECTION B.
ADMINISTRATION & STAFFING

Your agency has been selected for this survey based on its
status as a tribal law enforcement agency granted authority
by a federally recognized tribe, tribal constitution, and/or
tribal code.

B1. 	 Enter your BIA law enforcement agency’s total
operating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2018.
If the budget is not available, provide an estimate and
check the “Estimate” box below. Include the budgets of
jails administered by your agency. The following should
be included: total salaries and wages, including employer
contributions to employee benefits, and other operating
expenditures, such as the purchase of food, supplies,
medical expenses and utilities. Do NOT include capital
expenditures, such as construction costs for new buildings,
major repairs, and improvements.

A1.	 For crimes and/or tribal code violations occurring on
tribal lands, which types of offenders did your officers
have the authority to issue citations or arrest during
calendar year 2018, in all circumstances?
Citation
authority

Arrest
authority

Yes

No

Yes

No

a.	 Indian offenders with Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Indian offenders with non‑Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Indian offenders for victimless
crime (e.g., gambling, prostitution,
or drug violations)�������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Non‑Indian offenders with Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Non‑Indian offenders with
non‑Indian victims������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Non‑Indian offenders for victimless
crimes�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

$
¢ Estimate
¢ Information is not available
B2.	 Did your BIA law enforcement agency’s operating
budget for FY 2018 include full or partial funding for
the following:

A2.	 During calendar year 2018, which laws did your BIA
tribal law enforcement agency enforce?
Yes

No

a.	 Tribal codes or constitutional laws�����������������

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 State and local laws or regulations����������������

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Federal statutes, laws, or regulations������������

1	¢

2	¢

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Yes

No

a.	 Sworn officer salaries�������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Non‑sworn personnel salaries������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Victim service support services����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Staff training
(includes police academy attendance)�����������

1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Officer equipment (e.g., body armor, side
arms, Tasers, body cameras)�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Purchase of vehicles��������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Service for vehicles, maintenance, or fuel�����

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Record management system (e.g., case/
incident/investigative software, CADs)�����������

1	¢

2	¢

i.	 Telecommunication systems
(e.g., radios, cell phones, etc.)�����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Internet services���������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Housing for law enforcement officers�������������

1	¢

2	¢

l.	 Background investigations�����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

m.	Internet technology department/justice
information sharing activities��������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

n.	 Case support
(e.g. forensics, evidence supplies)�����������������

1	¢

2	¢

B3.	 During calendar year 2018, did your BIA law
enforcement agency own and/or have access to the
following methods of transportation for patrols and/or
responding to calls for service?

B7. 	 During calendar year 2018, other than the BIA required
annual trainings, were the following trainings available
to your officers on a recurring basis?
Please include training provided by your agency or any
other agency.

Agency Did not
had
own or
Agency access have
owned to use access

Yes

No

a.	 POST required training������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Leadership�������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Native language or cultural awareness�����������

1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Use of force�����������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Patrol Skills������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

a.	 Automobiles������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b.	 Motorcycles������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c.	 Horses��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d.	 Bicycles������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

e.	 Human transporters (e.g.,
Segway)�����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

f.	 Crisis response training (e.g. identification of
mental health or substance abuse issues)������

1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Airplane������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

g.	 Collection of forensic/DNA evidence���������������

1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Helicopter���������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

h.	 Collection of digital/electronic evidence����������

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Marine vehicles (e.g., boat)������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

i.	 Snow machine��������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

j.	 All terrain vehicle����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

k.	 Unmanned aerial vehicle (e.g.,
drone)���������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

l.	 Mobile command unit���������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

SECTION C. OPERATIONS
C1.	 Enter the total number of calls for service (e.g., 911
calls, non-emergency calls, alarm, or other source,
self-dispatched, or self-initiated) received and
dispatched by your BIA law enforcement agency
during calendar year 2018. If none, enter “0.” If an exact
number is not available, please provide an estimate and
check the “Estimate” box.

B4.	 Enter the number of AUTHORIZED and ACTUAL
full‑time and part-time paid agency employees as
of December 31, 2018. Full‑time employees are those
regularly scheduled for 35 or more hours per week.
If none, enter “0.”

Total number

Calls/requests for
service received or
self‑dispatched�������������

Authorized Actual
full time
full time
employees employees

a.	 Sworn patrol officers with general
arrest powers�������������������������������������

Total arrests by
your agency

c.	 TOTAL
(sum of lines “a” and “b”) ������������������
Arrests��������������������������

B5.	 Enter your BIA law enforcement agency’s total number
of full-time American Indian and Non‑American
Indian sworn officers for the pay period that included
December 31, 2018.
Full‑time
sworn

¢

¢

b.	 Non‑American Indian/
Alaskan Native���������������������������������

¢

Information
Estimate not available

¢

¢

C3.	 Enter the total number of juvenile (i.e. persons under
age 18) arrests made by your BIA law enforcement
agency during calendar year 2018. If the exact number
is not known, please provide an estimate and check the
“Estimate” box.

Estimate

a.	 American Indian/Alaskan Native������

Total juvenile
arrests by
you  agency

Arrests��������������������������

B6.	 Did any sworn police officers employed by the tribe
work on assignment for your BIA law enforcement
agency during calendar year 2018?
2¢

¢

C2.	 Enter the total number of arrests made by your BIA law
enforcement agency during calendar year 2018. If the
exact number is not known, please provide an estimate and
check the “Estimate” box.

b.	 Non‑sworn employees�����������������������

1¢

Information
Estimate not available

Yes
No

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Information
Estimate not available

¢

¢

C4.	 During calendar year 2018, did your tribal law
enforcement agency make arrests for any of the
following on tribal lands?
Yes

a.	 Arrests for domestic violence
(Domestic violence includes
violence, threats of violence, or
serious bodily harm committed by
intimate partners, immediate family
members, or other relatives.)������������ 1	¢
b.	 Arrests for violation of protection
orders������������������������������������������������ 1	¢
c.	 Arrests for sex trafficking (Sex
trafficking is defined as: A
commercial sex act is induced by
force, fraud, or coercion OR in which
the person induced to perform such
an act is younger than age 18.)��������� 1	¢

No

2	¢
2	¢

2	¢

SECTION D. AGENCY FUNCTIONS

Unknown

D1. 	 During calendar 2018, did your BIA law enforcement
agency perform the following safety functions?

3	¢
3	¢

3	¢

d.	 Arrests for labor trafficking (Labor
trafficking is defined as: Recruitment,
harboring, transportation, provision,
or obtaining of a person for labor or
services through the use of force,
fraud, or coercion for the purpose of
subjection to involuntary servitude,
peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.)� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

e.	 Arrest for opioid sales or distribution� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

f.	 Arrest for methamphetamine sales
or distribution������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

g.	 Neglect, abuse or financial
exploitation of the elderly������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

Offense category

a.	 Traffic violations,
not including DUI/
DWIs�����������������������

Information
Estimate not available

¢

¢

b.	 Fish/wildlife,
environmental
regulations, or
cultural resource
violation citations����

¢

¢

c.	 All other violations,
specify:

¢

¢

	
d.	 TOTAL citations������

¢

No

a.	 Animal control������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Crime scene investigation������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Emergency medical services��������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Fire services, including evacuation and traffic
control������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Housing code enforcement���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Natural resources enforcement���������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Parking enforcement and control������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Patrol of/at casinos����������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i.	 School resource officers��������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Traffic law enforcement���������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Collection of forensic/DNA evidence�������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l.	 Collection of digital/electronic evidence
m.	Manage or operate a sex offender registry
or database to monitor offenders������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

D2.	 During calendar year 2018, did your BIA law
enforcement agency officers perform any of the
following duties?

C5.	 Please provide the total number of citations issued
by your BIA law enforcement agency during calendar
year 2018 for each of the following offenses. If the exact
numbers are not known, please provide an estimate and
check the “Estimate” box.
Total citations by
your agency

Yes

¢

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Yes

No

a.	 Prisoner transport�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Jail, detention, or corrections services or
operations�������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Booking and release of arrestees and
inmates������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Temporary hold for other authorities��������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Court security (e.g. bailiffs)������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Executing arrest/search warrants�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Prosecute cases (e.g. providing evidence or
testimony) in court������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Process server (serving eviction notices,
protection orders from tribe/state/local police,
child support orders)���������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i.	 SORNA (Sex Offender Registration and
Notification Act) registration����������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Crisis intervention (e.g. psychological
evaluation or hold)������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Probation officer or probationary functions������ 1	¢

2	¢

l.	 Support for social services
(e.g. child in need of care)������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

D3. 	 During calendar year 2018, did your BIA law
enforcement agency participate on task forces with
the following agencies?

D6.	 During calendar year 2018, which of the following law
enforcement or justice related services, support, or
functions were covered by formal agreements your
BIA law enforcement agency had with other agencies
(e.g., state, local, tribal, or federal agencies) on
tribal lands?

Yes

No

a.	 Other BIA agencies����������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 FBI�������������������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

Yes

No

c.	 Other tribal law enforcement agencies������������ 1	¢

2	¢

a.	 911 services���������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 State and local law enforcement��������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Department of Homeland Security������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Access to the FBI Criminal Justice
Information System (CJIS) databases������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Drug Enforcement Agency������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Arrests of criminal suspects���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 ATF������������������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Arson���������������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 U.S. Marshal service��������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Commercial vehicle enforcement�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i.	 Federal probation�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Cybercrime investigations������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j.	 State probation������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Data and information sharing�������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Tribal probation����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Dispatching calls for service���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l.	 Other Federal agencies����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i.	 Emergency service agreements (e.g.
ambulance or fire)������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

m.	International agencies
(e.g. Canadian and/or Mexican agencies)������ 1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Equipment use������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Extradition������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l.	 Felony investigations
(e.g. homicide, rape/sexual assault)��������������� 1	¢

2	¢

m.	Forensic crime scene investigations/ DNA/
sexual assault kit testing��������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

n.	 Jail and/or detention housing of inmates��������� 1	¢

2	¢

o.	 Regional Information Sharing System
(RISS)�������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

p.	 Social services coordination���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

q.	 Specialty units (K9, SWAT, Hazmat)��������������� 1	¢

2	¢

r.	 Training����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

s.	 Victim services support����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

D4.	 During calendar year 2018, did any state, local, other
federal agencies, or tribal law enforcement agencies
deputize officers from your BIA law enforcement
agency giving them authority to patrol, issue citations,
make arrests or conduct investigations?
Yes

No

Unknown

a.	 Local agency�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b.	 State agency�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c.	 Other federal agency�������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d.	 Tribal law enforcement
agencies��������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

D5.	 During calendar year 2018, did your BIA law
enforcement agency have formal agreements [e.g.,
cross‑deputation, memorandums of understanding
(MOUs), contracts] for the performance of any law
enforcement services or support?
1¢

Yes

2¢

No

3¢

Unknown

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E4. 	 During calendar year 2018, was your BIA law
enforcement agency able to issue AMBER Alerts?

SECTION E.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1¢
2¢

E1.	 During calendar year 2018, did your BIA law
enforcement agency submit criminal records or
history information to the FBI CJIS system?
1¢
2¢

E5.	 During calendar year 2018, did your BIA law
enforcement agency submit criminal arrests matters
to any of the following?

Yes
No

E2.	 During calendar year 2018, did your BIA law
enforcement agency access or submit criminal justice
information (e.g., background checks, fingerprints,
etc.) through any of the following agencies/entities?
Agency
accessed
electronic
data from:

Agency
submitted
electronic
data to:

Yes

No

Yes

No

a.	 Internal Agency System (e.g. DOJ
Tribal Access Program)������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)��������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Local justice agency (city or
county)�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

d.	 State justice agency����������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Other tribes������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

f.	 Criminal justice fusion center��������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

Yes
No

Yes

No

a.	 Federal Magistrate/CFR
(Code of Federal Regulations Violations)�������� 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Tribal court������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Tribal prosecutor��������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 US Attorneys office������������������������������������������

2	¢

1	¢

E6.	 During calendar year 2018, was the following
equipment available to officers in your BIA law
enforcement agency?
Yes

No

a.	 Computers in the office�����������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Laptop/tablet in patrol vehicles������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Case management system (CMS)/
record management system (RMS)����������������

1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

d.	 Land mobile radio system
(e.g. LMR, radio management system) ����������

1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

e.	 Satellite phones ����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Cell phones�����������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Tablets, not in patrol vehicles��������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Electronic fingerprinting machines������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i.	 GPS equipment�����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Dashboard cameras����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Mobile hot spot or internet access throughout
your agency’s jurisdiction �������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

l.	 Mobile fingerprint scanner�������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

m.	Body-worn cameras ���������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

n.	 Professional grade cameras for evidence
collection (e.g. digital or film cameras that are
not cell phone cameras)����������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

E3. 	 During calendar year 2018, did your BIA law
enforcement agency submit information to
any of the following FBI CJIS criminal justice
database programs?
Yes

No

a.	 National Crime Information Center (NCIC)������ 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 National Instant Criminal Background Check
System (NICS)������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 National Data Exchange (N-DEx)�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Next Generation Identification
(formerly known as IAFIS)������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed postage‑paid
envelope or by faxing each page toll‑free to NORC at 1-866-315-7129.
If you have questions or concerns, or if you need assistance in completing the survey,
please contact NORC via e‑mail at CTLEA@norc.org or call 1‑877‑346-5693.
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11. CTLEA Telephone Retrieval Script

Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)
Telephone Retrieval Script

Hello, may I please speak with (RESPONDENT).
My name is (NAME) from NORC at the University of Chicago. You recently completed a questionnaire for
the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA) survey. We received your completed
questionnaire, and I want to thank you for your participation.
I’m calling now to confirm that we have everything recorded correctly and completely for your agency. It
is very important that we have complete data from all agencies to ensure an accurate representation of
the services that [tribal/BIA] law enforcement agencies provide to the tribes they serve. This should only
take a few minutes of your time.
BEGIN READING QUESTION(s) THAT IS (ARE) MISSING INFORMATION OR HAVE INCONSISTENT
RESPONSES.

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12. Tribal Leader Announcement Letter

U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

Name
Title
Affiliation
Address
City, State Zip Code

DATE

Dear <> <>:
As recognized in the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 (TLOA) (P.L. 111-211, 124 Stat. 2258, § 251(b)),
tribal law enforcement officers are often the first responders to crimes in Indian Country, and tribal justice
systems are often the most appropriate institutions for maintaining law and order in Indian Country. While
recognizing the significance of tribal justice, TLOA also brought a national voice to the challenges faced by
tribal law enforcement. The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) requests your tribe’s
participation in the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement (CTLEA) which will collect information on how tribal
agencies carry out law enforcement and help set the course for addressing these challenges and improving
safety for Indian Country today and the generations ahead.
.
Data collected from the CTLEA survey will:
 Inform more equitable and targeted allocation of federal funds
 Support federal legislation that empowers tribal sovereignty
 Alert tribes about emerging public safety concerns
 Raise the profile of tribal law enforcement
The survey was developed in consultation with tribal leaders, federal agencies, and tribal justice agencies and
reviewed by an Expert Panel. The survey was piloted and submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
for comments by the public. Data collection will begin on DATE. Your tribe’s law enforcement leader will
receive a copy of the questionnaire by mail. We ask for your support in seeing that this is completed and
returned to NORC at the University of Chicago in a timely manner. Participation is voluntary, but for the
project to be successful and representative of all of Indian Country, it is important that we hear from all tribal
law enforcement agencies.

For comments or questions about the CTLEA program, please contact Steven W. Perry, BJS Program
Manager, at 202-307-0777 or e-mail at Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov.
We hope that you see the value of this survey and will help us promote its development and completion
with your fellow tribal leaders from across the country.
Sincerely,
BJS Director

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13 - CTLEA Data Collection Project Summary BJS

Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies
Gathering Crime and Justice Data to Support Safer
Communities

Who is working on CTLEA?
The Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 mandates that BJS “establish
and implement such tribal data collection systems as the BJS
Director determines to be necessary.” BJS is working with NORC,
IACP, and ICLES on survey development and all CTLEA data
collection activities.

The 2018 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)
will be conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the
statistical agency for the U.S. Department of Justice. The CTLEA
will collect information from all tribal law enforcement agencies
serving federally recognized tribes and will provide a detailed
picture of tribal law enforcement. This information will provide
tribal, federal, state, and local governments with improved crime and
justice data to inform policy making and support safer communities.

How were the CTLEA survey questions developed?
CTLEA staff drafted potential survey questions and then sought
input from a panel of tribal leaders, justice experts, and tribal law
enforcement agencies, as well as from the Bureau of Justice
Assistance, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, the
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
and other federal agencies.

The Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 mandates that BJS “establish
and implement such tribal data collection systems as the BJS
Director determines to be necessary.” BJS is working with NORC at
the University of Chicago (NORC), the International Association of
Chiefs of Police (IACP), and IACP’s Indian Country Law
Enforcement Section (ICLES) to develop the CTLEA survey and
data collection protocols. BJS’ goal for the CTLEA is to implement a
re-occurring tribal law enforcement focused data collection program
to study the administration and operational characteristics of tribal
law enforcement agencies in the U.S.

As part of the survey development, CTLEA project staff convened a
tribal law enforcement expert panel that included representatives
from 18 tribal police departments as well as representatives from
Alaska Native Villages, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the FBI’s
Indian country law enforcement section, and other DOJ offices. The
panel gathered input on information needs and survey content.
CTLEA staff then conducted a pilot test to ensure that agency
representatives could easily understand and complete the survey.

Why is the CTLEA important?
This is the first BJS survey that focuses specifically on tribal law
enforcement agencies. It will provide vital information to tribal
justice agencies, state and local agencies, policy makers, and the
general public about the services tribal agencies provide and the
needs and obstacles they face in their efforts to serve their
communities. The results of the CTLEA survey will provide valuable
information to tribal leaders and law enforcement agencies by:

During 2018, twenty tribal law enforcement agencies were invited to
complete the draft version of the CTLEA survey and participate in
cognitive interviews. A total of 18 agencies (90%) completed the
survey and 16 agency representatives provided detailed feedback
during in-depth interview sessions. The interviews asked the
respondents about: 1) the clarity and comprehensiveness of the
questions and response options; 2) the availability of the requested
information, and 3) how long the survey took the respondent to
complete. Based on feedback from these informative sessions,
CTLEA project staff revised the survey to add or modify response
options and instructions.

h elping tribal justice agencies educate and inform others about
their work
¬¬ providing quantitative information to measure crime on tribal land
providing baseline and trend information on the changing
environment and issues facing tribal law enforcement agencies
¬¬ describing the technological challenges that tribal law enforcement
agencies face
¬¬ informing national, state, and local policymakers on the needs of
tribal law enforcement agencies for staffing.
¬¬

When will CTLEA begin?
The CTLEA survey will be mailed to tribal law enforcement
agencies in summer 2019, pending Office of Management and
Budget final approval.

What data will CTLEA collect?

How can you contact us?

CTLEA will collect information from the agencies on their
administrative structure, responsibilities, operations, and resources.
The surveys will also collect information to help us better
understand the obstacles tribal law enforcement agencies face when
providing services.

If you have questions regarding CTLEA data collection, please
contact NORC at CTLEA@norc.org.

Questions cover the following topics:

staffing
training and certification
¬¬ funding sources
¬¬ workload, including arrests and calls for service
¬¬ equipment
¬¬ technology uses and needs
¬¬ data sharing with other tribal, local, state and federal agencies
¬¬ emerging crime and justice problems
¬¬
¬¬

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14.CTLEA Cognitive Test Invite Letter
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

MONTH and DATE, 2018
Name
Title
Affiliation
Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear <> <<LAST_NAME>>:
I am writing to request your participation in a test of the 2018 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)
pilot survey being conducted by the NORC at the University of Chicago on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
Your agency is one of a select few asked to participate in this test to assess the survey content, question clarity, and time
required to complete the survey prior to the full data collection in 2019. The CTLEA is designed to collect information
from tribal law enforcement agencies such as yourself on agency characteristics, functions and needed resources
including, but not limited to, staffing, training, work activities and functions, technology, and information sharing
between law enforcement agencies.
The CTLEA is part of BJS’s ongoing efforts to expand statistical activities related to American Indian and Alaska Native
crime and justice issues under the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA). TLOA expanded the role of BJS to establish and
implement a tribal data collection system and requires that BJS report to Congress annually the data collected and
analyzed in accordance with the act (P.L. 111-211, 124 Stat. 2258, § 251(b)).
To participate in this effort, first please fill out the enclosed questionnaire in its entirety and return it using the prepaid
envelope addressed to NORC, the BJS data collection agent. Second, please participate in a short interview to discuss
your experience completing the survey and understanding of the survey questions. A representative of NORC will
contact you to arrange a time to discuss the questionnaire once your completed survey is received. It will be useful to
retain a copy of the survey for your reference.
Please complete the survey by June 8, 2018. If you need assistance or have any questions concerning this pilot test,
please contact NORC at 877-346-5693 or at ctlea@norc.org. For comments or questions about the CTLEA program,
please contact Steven W. Perry, BJS Program Manager, at 202-307-0777 or at Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov. Thank you
in advance for your time and consideration in helping BJS on this important survey.
Sincerely,

Jeffrey H. Anderson
Director
Enclosure

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15. CTLEA Cognitive Test Survey
OMB No. 1121-0339 pproval Expires 02/28/2019

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Form CTLEA
NORC
RETURN 55thE Monroe
19 Floor
TO
Chicago, IL 60603

(NORC acting as data collection agent)

2018 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies
Please correct any errors in the printed information below.
If you have any questions while completing this form, please contact CTLEA@norc.org or call 1‑877‑346‑5693.
PIN
OFFICIAL
TRIBAL NAME
TRIBAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY NAME
CHIEF OF POLICE
STREET ADDRESS
CITY

STATE

ZIP

INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY
NAME
TELEPHONE

TITLE
Area Code

Number

Extension

FAX

Area Code

Number

EMAIL ADDRESS

The 2018 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA) is a census of all tribal law enforcement agencies
granted authority by federally recognized tribes, tribal constitution, or tribal code, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), or
state justice enforcement agencies. Information collected on this form will provide needed information to tribes, law
enforcement agencies, federal agencies, and other partners working on tribal lands. The Bureau of Justice Statistics
(BJS) greatly appreciates your assistance.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please answer all questions with reference to the tribal law enforcement agency specified above.
2. For all questions, the phrase “during calendar year 2017” refers to January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
3. For any series of yes or no response questions, please check either “Yes” or “No” for each option.
4. Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed postage paid envelope, by faxing to NORC
at xxx xxx xxxx, or by scanning and emailing all pages to CTLEA@norc.org.
5. If you have questions or need assistance in completing the survey, please contact NORC via email at
CTLEA@norc.org or call 1‑877‑346‑5693.

BURDEN STATEMENT
Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless
it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes
per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing
and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531. The
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (34 USC 10132), authorizes this information collection. Data about your agency
collected in this survey will be made publicly available after analysis. However, BJS will not release the names, phone numbers, or email addresses
of the actual persons responsible for completing the instrument. Although this survey is voluntary, BJS needs your participation to make the results
comprehensive, accurate, and timely.

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B2.	 During calendar year 2017, were the following
benefits provided to your tribal law enforcement
agency’s full time officers?

SECTION A. JURISDICTION
Your agency has been selected for this survey based on its
status as a tribal law enforcement agency granted authority
by a federally recognized tribe, tribal constitution, and/or
tribal code.
A1.	 During calendar year 2017, did your tribal law
enforcement agency employ at least one sworn law
enforcement officer with general arrest powers and/or
the authority to issue citations?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
A2.	 For crimes and/or tribal code violations occurring on
tribal lands, which types of offenders did your officers
have the authority to issue citations or arrest during
calendar year 2017, in all circumstances?
Citation
authority

Arrest
authority

Yes

No

Yes

No

a. Indian offenders with Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

b. Indian offenders with non‑Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c. Indian offenders for victimless
crime (e.g., gambling, prostitution,
or drug violations)������������������������� 1	¢
d. Non‑Indian offenders with Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢
2	¢

1	¢
1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

f. Non‑Indian offenders for
victimless crimes��������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

a. Tribal council or tribal government�����������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. BIA 638 contract��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Self‑governance compacts����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal
Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Federal grants, other than 638 funding and
CTAS��������������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. State grant(s)��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. Other state funding����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h. Tribal business enterprise������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i. Private funding source�����������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. Dental insurance��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Vision insurance���������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Life insurance�������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Retirement contributions (e.g. pension/401K)

1	¢

2	¢

f. Paid time off, including annual leave and sick
time���������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Short and/or long term disability��������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
benefits (e.g. parental leave)��������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i. Collective bargaining�������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

Yes

No

a. Primary side arm��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. Backup side arm��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Body armor����������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Uniform�����������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Electronic control device (e.g. Taser)�������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. Collapsible/non‑collapsible baton������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. OC spray (e.g. pepper spray)�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

Race/Hispanic origin:

B1.	 During FY 2017, did your tribal law enforcement agency
receive funding from the following sources?
No

a. Medical insurance������������������������������������������

B4.	 Enter your tribal law enforcement agency’s total
number of full time and part time sworn officers
by race and Hispanic origin for the pay period that
included December 31, 2017. If an exact number is
not available, please provide an estimate and check the
“Estimate” box.

SECTION B. ADMINISTRATION
Yes

No
2	¢

B3.	 During calendar year 2017, did your tribal law
enforcement agency supply the following items to
sworn personnel?

2	¢

e. Non‑Indian offenders with
non‑Indian victims������������������������� 1	¢

Yes
1	¢

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2

Full‑time
sworn

Estimate

Part‑time
sworn

Estimate

a. White,
non‑Hispanic

¢

¢

b. Black or African
American,
non-Hispanic

¢

¢

c. Hispanic
or Latino

¢

¢

d. American
Indian or
Alaska Native,
non‑Hispanic

¢

¢

e. Asian,
non‑Hispanic

¢

¢

f. Native Hawaiian
or Other Pacific
Islander,
non‑Hispanic

¢

¢

g. Two or more
races

¢

¢

h. Race/Hispanic
origin not known

¢

¢

B5.	 During calendar year 2017, were any of your tribal
police officers authorized by the state to enforce
state laws?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No

C4.	 During calendar year 2017, did your tribal law
enforcement agency make arrests for any of the
following on tribal lands?
Yes

B6.	 During calendar year 2017, were the following trainings
available to your officers on a recurring basis? Please
include training provided by your agency or any other
agency.
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b. Leadership������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c. Native language or cultural awareness���������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Use of force����������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Patrol skills������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission
(SLEC) training������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

g. Crisis response training (e.g. identification of
mental health or substance abuse issues)����� 1	¢

2	¢

a. POST required training�����������������������������������

SECTION C. OPERATIONS
C1.	 Enter the total number of calls for service (e.g., 911
calls, non-emergency calls, alarm, other source,
self‑dispatched, or self‑initiated) received and
dispatched by your tribal law enforcement agency
during calendar year 2017. If an exact number is not
available, please provide an estimate and check the
“Estimate” box.
Total number

Calls/requests for
service received or
self‑dispatched�������������

Arrests��������������������������

¢

¢

C3.	 Enter the total number of juvenile (i.e. persons under
age 18) arrests made by your tribal law enforcement
agency during calendar year 2017. If the exact number
is not known, please provide an estimate and check the
“Estimate” box.
Total juvenile
arrests by your
agency

Arrests��������������������������

Information
Estimate not available

¢

b. Arrests for violation of protection
orders�������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c. Arrests for sex trafficking (Sex
trafficking is defined as: A
commercial sex act is induced by
force, fraud, or coercion OR in which
the person induced to perform such
an act is younger than age 18.)����������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d. Arrests for labor trafficking (Labor
trafficking is defined as: Recruitment,
harboring, transportation, provision,
or obtaining of a person for labor or
services through the use of force,
fraud, or coercion for the purpose of
subjection to involuntary servitude,
peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.)�� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

e. Arrest for opioid sales or distribution��

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

f. Arrest for methamphetamine sales
or distribution�������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

g. Neglect, abuse or financial
exploitation of the elderly�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b. Crime scene investigation unit����������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Emergency medical services�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Fire services, including evacuation and
traffic control�������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Housing code enforcement���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Natural resources enforcement���������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. Parking enforcement and control������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Patrol of/at casinos����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i. School resource officers�������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Traffic law enforcement����������������������������������

2	¢

a. Animal control������������������������������������������������

Information
Estimate not available

¢

3	¢

D1.	 During calendar year 2017, did your tribal law
enforcement agency perform the following
safety functions?

C2.	 Enter the total number of arrests made by your tribal
law enforcement agency during calendar year 2017. If
the exact number is not known, please provide an estimate
and check the “Estimate” box.
Total arrests by
your agency

2	¢

SECTION D. AGENCY FUNCTIONS

Information
Estimate not available

¢

No Unknown

a. Arrests for domestic violence
(Domestic violence includes violence,
threats of violence, or serious bodily
harm committed by intimate partners,
immediate family members, or
other relatives.)����������������������������������� 1	¢

¢

45

3

1	¢

D2.	 During calendar year 2017, did your tribal law
enforcement agency officers perform any of the
following duties?
a. Prisoner transport�������������������������������������������

E2. 	 During calendar year 2017, did your tribal law
enforcement agency submit information to any of the
following FBI CJIS criminal justice database programs?

Yes

No

Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

a. National Crime Information Center (NCIC)�����

1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

b. National Instant Criminal Background Check
System (NICS)������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c. National Data Exchange (N-DEx)�������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Next Generation Identification
(formerly known as IAFIS)������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

b. Jail, detention, or corrections services or
operations������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢
c. Booking and release of arrestees and
inmates������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

d. Temporary hold for other authorities�������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Court security (e.g. bailiffs)�����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. Executing arrest/search warrants������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Prosecute cases (e.g. providing evidence or
testimony) in court������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

E3. 	 During calendar year 2017, did your agency submit 12
consecutive months of crime data directly to any of the
following?
Yes

No

a. Bureau of Indian Affairs record systems��������� 1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

i. SORNA (Sex Offender Registration and
Notification Act) registration���������������������������� 1	¢

b. State Criminal Justice
Information Service (CJIS)������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

c. FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program�������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Crisis intervention
(e.g. psychological evaluation or hold)������������ 1	¢

2	¢

k. Probation officer or probationary functions���� 1	¢

2	¢

l. Support for social services
(e.g. child in need of care)������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Process server (serving eviction notices,
protection orders from tribe/state/local police,
child support orders)��������������������������������������� 1	¢

D3.	 During calendar year 2017, did any state, local, federal
or other tribal law enforcement agencies deputize
officers from your tribal law enforcement agency giving
them authority to patrol, issue citations, make arrests
or conduct investigations?
Yes

No

a. Local agency��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. State agency��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Federal agency����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Other tribal law enforcement agencies����������

1	¢

2	¢

SECTION E.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

E4. 	 During calendar year 2017, was your tribal law
enforcement agency able to issue AMBER Alerts?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
E5.	 During calendar year 2017, did your tribal law
enforcement agency have an IT department or IT
specialist on staff or have access to one not on staff?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b. Access to an IT Department or an IT
Specialist not on staff�������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Outside contracted IT services�����������������������

2	¢

a. IT department or an IT specialist on staff�������

E6.	 During calendar year 2017, was the following
equipment available to officers in your tribal law
enforcement agency?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b. Laptop/tablet in patrol vehicles����������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Case management system (CMS)/
record management system (RMS)���������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Land mobile radio system
(e.g. LMR, radio management system) ���������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Satellite phones���������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Cell phones ����������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. Tablets, not in patrol vehicles�������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Electronic fingerprinting machines�����������������

1	¢

2	¢

i. GPS equipment����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Dashboard cameras����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

k. Mobile hot spot or internet access throughout
your agency’s jurisdiction�������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l. Mobile fingerprint scanner������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

m. Body-worn cameras���������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

n. Professional grade cameras for evidence
collection (e.g. digital or film cameras that
are not cell phone cameras)��������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

a. Computers in the office�����������������������������������

E1.	 During calendar year 2017, did your tribal law
enforcement agency access or submit criminal justice
information (e.g., background checks, fingerprints,
etc.) through any of the following agencies/entities?
Agency
accessed
electronic
data from:

Agency
submitted
electronic
data to:

Yes

No

Yes

No

a. Internal tribal law enforcement
agency system������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

b. Local justice agency (city or
county)������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c. State justice agency����������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

d. Other tribes������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

e. Criminal justice fusion center��������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed
postage‑paid envelope or by faxing each page toll‑free to NORC at 1‑866‑315‑7129.
If you have questions or concerns, or if you need assistance in completing the survey,
46
please contact NORC via e‑mail at CTLEA@norc.org
or call 1‑877‑346‑5693.
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16. CTLEA Cognitive Test Prompting Script

Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA)
Telephone follow up and voicemail scripts
Hello, may I please speak with (RESPONDENT).
IWER: IF R NO LONGER WORKS THERE, ASK FOR THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR THE PERSON WHO CURRENTLY
HOLDS R’s POSITION.
RECORD FIRST AND LAST NAME OF NEW R AND COMMUNICATE THE PURPOSE OF THE CALL.
Hello, this is _____ calling on behalf of the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
regarding the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement (CTLEA) pilot survey. We recently sent/e-mailed you a
materials for a project called the CTLEA. Do you recall receiving these materials?
If yes, skip to ‘Yes, did receive below’.
If No, did not receive/does not recall materials:

The survey asks questions on topics such as staffing, training, equipment, and agency
functions. Can I mail or e-mail a copy of the survey to you? What is the best address/email to send the survey to?
Record information in contact document.
Thank you for your time. You can expect to receive that survey by DATE. We are hoping
to receive responses by DATE. Have a great day.
If no contact does not want the survey materials sent to him/her:
Would it be best if we contacted a different staff member at your agency to complete
the survey?
If yes:
Thank you, what is the best phone number and address to reach them at?
Record information in contact document.
Thank you for your time. Your colleague can expect to hear from me soon. Have
a great day.

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Yes, Did receive materials:

Great! Do you have any questions about the survey or the purpose of the study?
IF RESPONDENT INDICATES THAT THEY HAVE THE MATERIALS AVAILABLE OR IF THEY HAVE TIME
DURING THE CALL, OFFER TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY VIA THE TELEPHONE
Your completed survey can be returned to NORC using the pre-addressed, pre-paid envelope,
which was included in the package or via e-mail at ctlea@norc.org. Any knowledgeable staff
person may complete the survey on behalf of your agency. We are hoping to receive responses
by DATE. About how soon can we expect to receive the completed copy?
Record information in contact document.
If you have any questions as you complete the survey, please call us toll-free at 1-877-346-5693
or email ctlea@norc.org. Thank you in advance for your participation!

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Responses to frequently asked questions:
Why are you conducting this survey?
This survey is being conducted to better understand the unique functions of tribal law enforcement; the
complexity surrounding tribal, state, and federal jurisdictions; and the interrelationships that exist
among the different law enforcement agencies in Indian Country. Information collected from this survey
will help inform funding and policy decisions to help tribes access the resources they need for public
safety.
Your participation in the CTLEA is critical and will help us gather the most accurate and comprehensive
picture of the strengths, capacity, and needs of tribal law enforcement.
PILOT AGENCIES: The pilot is being conducted survey to help us develop a survey that collects critical
information from tribal law enforcement agencies.
Who else is it being sent to?
The survey is being sent to all tribal law enforcement agencies and those agencies with special authority
including natural resources, fish and wildlife, casino and gaming enforcement that serve federally
recognized tribes and have the authority to issue arrests and/or citations. For the project to be
successful and representative of all of Indian Country, it is important that we hear from all tribal law
enforcement agencies.
PILOT AGENCIES: A select number of agencies were sent the pilot survey based on the size and location
of the agency and resident population.
How will these results be used?
The results will be used to develop an accurate and comprehensive understanding of the administration,
operations, services, and capabilities, as well as the challenges, resource gaps, and emerging crime
concerns. With recent legislative changes through the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA), this information
will help us measure changes in tribal law enforcement authority and capacity. The information will help
inform federal agencies, as they craft legislation, allocate resources, and develop funding programs that
will better meet tribes’ public safety needs.
PILOT AGENCIES: Your response to the pilot survey will help us to refine the survey questions that will be
used during the full data collection.
How long will this take?
TLE: We expect that the survey will take about 30 minutes to complete.
PILOT AGENCIES: The interview to review the survey content and your experience completing the survey
will take approximately 1 hour.
How will this survey benefit my agency or tribe?

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The survey will provide statistical information for tribes to demonstrate their capabilities and challenges
when applying for funding and advocating on behalf of their needs. It will also alert tribes about
emerging crime trends in Indian Country, so tribes can be more proactive about safeguarding their tribal
members from emerging threats. With increased understanding about the capacity and professionalism
of tribal law enforcement, the CTLEA will also help raise the profile of tribal law enforcement, which can
assist tribes in forming stronger partnerships and gaining access to vital criminal justice resources.
PILOT AGENCIES: Your participation in the pilot survey will help us develop a survey that collects critical
information from tribal law enforcement agencies.

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CTLEA - Law Enforcement Telephone Voicemail Script
Respondent’s Direct Telephone Line
Hello! My name is (NAME) and I am calling on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). BJS is
conducting data collection for the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies program. You should have
received a packet in the mail containing an introductory letter and the survey. I am following up to
confirm that you received the survey and see if you have any questions. If you have received the survey,
we ask that the survey be returned to NORC as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the
survey, please call our toll free number 1-877-346-5693. Please also contact us if you think that the
survey does not apply to your agency or if we should contact someone else in your agency for survey
completion. Again, our toll free number is 1-877-346-5693 or you can email us at CTLEA@NORC.org.
Thank you!
Administrative Assistant or Secretary’s Telephone Line
Hello! My name is (NAME) and I am calling on behalf of the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). BJS is
conducting data collection for the Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies program.
(RESPONDENT’S TITLE_LAST NAME) should have received a package in the mail containing the
questionnaire called the 2018 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies. I am following up to confirm
that the package arrived and to see if (RESPONDENT TITLE_LAST NAME) has any questions about the
survey. If the survey has been received, we ask that it be returned to NORC as soon as possible. If you
need assistance or would like us to resend the survey, please call our toll free number 1-877-346-5693,
or you can email us at CTLEA@NORC.org. Please also contact us if you think that the survey does not
apply to your agency. Again, our toll free number is 1-877-346-5693. Thank you!

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17. CTLEA Cognitive Test Follow Up Letter

U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

MONTH DAY, 2018
Name
Title
Affiliation
Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear <<TITLE>> <<LAST_NAME>>:
I am writing to follow up on my previous request for your participation and support for the 2018 Census
of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA) pilot survey and cognitive interview.
As one of a select few agencies asked to participate in this effort, it is important we have your
participation. The CTLEA is designed to collect information from tribal law enforcement agencies on
staffing, training, budgets, work activities and functions, technology, and information sharing between
law enforcement agencies, among other topics.
The Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA) expanded the role of BJS to establish and implement a tribal data
collection system and requires that BJS report to Congress annually on the data collected and analyzed in
accordance with the act (P.L. 111-211, 124 Stat. 2258, § 251(b)). CTLEA is part of these efforts.
Please fill out the enclosed questionnaire in its entirety and return it using the prepaid envelope addressed
to NORC at the University of Chicago, BJS’ data collection agent. Additionally, we ask that you participate
in a short debriefing interview to discuss your experience completing the survey. A representative of NORC
will contact you to arrange a time to discuss the survey questions once your completed form is received.
Please retain a copy of the completed survey for your reference.
Please complete and return the survey by DATE. For assistance or questions about the pilot survey, contact
NORC at 877-346-5693 or via e-mail at ctlea@norc.org. If you have any comments or questions about the
CTLEA program, contact Steven W. Perry, BJS Program Manager, at 202-307-0777 or e-mail at
Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov.
Again, thank you in advance for your time and consideration in helping BJS on this important survey.
Sincerely,

Jeffrey H. Anderson
Director
Enclosure

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18. CTLEA Cognitive Test Survey Email Template

Hello,
I am contacting you to request your participation in the 2018 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement
Agencies (CTLEA) pilot survey being conducted by the NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) on
behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and in partnership with the
International Association of Chief of Police, Indian Country Law Enforcement Section.
A package of materials was mailed to your office via USPS mail on DATE. I have attached electronic
copies of the documents that were mailed, which provides information about the CTLEA and includes a
copy of the survey to be completed. We hope that you are able to participate and provide feedback on
the survey questions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at 877-346-5693 or
at ctlea@norc.org. Once your agency has completed the survey, it can be returned via email
to ctlea@norc.org or by mail using the materials included in the hardcopy mailing that was sent to your
office. It can be also be returned by fax to 312-759-4004, sent to the attention of NAME.
Please confirm that you have received this message by responding to this email or contacting us at 877346-5693. Thank you in advance for both your time and support of this important work.
Regards,
CTLEA Project Team

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19. CTLEA Tribal Leader Announcement Letter
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

September 1, 2016
Dear Tribal Leader:
I am writing to request your participation and support for the 2016 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement
Agencies (CTLEA) being conducted by the NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) on behalf of the
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). The survey is designed to collect
information from tribal law enforcement agencies, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement
offices, and Village Public Safety Offices (VPSOs) on agency characteristics, functions and needed
resources.
The CTLEA is part of BJS’s on-going efforts to expand statistical activities related to American Indian
and Alaska Native crime and justice issues under the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA). TLOA
expanded the role of BJS to establish and implement a tribal data collection system and requires that BJS
report to Congress annually the data collected and analyzed in accordance with the act (P.L. 111-211, 124
Stat. 2258, § 251(b)).
The CTLEA will collect data on tribal law enforcement administrative and operational characteristics,
including, but not limited to, staffing, training, budgets, work activities and functions, technology, and
information sharing between law enforcement agencies. In the next few months, we will be conducting
outreach to subject matter experts in tribal law enforcement to consult on the survey design and topics
covered. The enclosed flyer provides more information on the CTLEA.
For comments or questions about the CTLEA program, please contact Steven W. Perry, BJS Program
Manager, at 202-307-0777 or e-mail at Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov.
We hope that you see the value of this survey and will help us promote its development and completion
with your fellow tribal leaders from across the country.
Sincerely,

Jeri M. Mulrow
Acting Director
Enclosed

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20. CTLEA Pilot Invite Letter
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

DATE
Name
Title
Affiliation
Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear <<TITLE>> <<LAST_NAME>>:
I am writing to request your participation in the 2016 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies
(CTLEA) pilot test being conducted by the NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC) on behalf of the
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS).
Your agency is one of a select few asked to participate in the pilot to assess the survey content, question
clarity, and time required to complete the survey prior to the full data collection in 2017. The CTLEA is
being designed to collect information from tribal law enforcement agencies and Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) law enforcement offices on agency characteristics, functions and needed resources including, but
not limited, to staffing, training, budgets, work activities and functions, technology, and information
sharing between law enforcement agencies.
The CTLEA is part of BJS’s on-going efforts to expand statistical activities related to American Indian
and Alaska Native crime and justice issues under the Tribal Law and Order Act (TLOA). TLOA
expanded the role of BJS to establish and implement a tribal data collection system and requires that BJS
report to Congress annually the data collected and analyzed in accordance with the act (P.L. 111-211, 124
Stat. 2258, § 251(b)).
To participate in the pilot survey, first please fill out the enclosed questionnaire in its entirety and return it
using the prepaid envelope addressed to NORC, BJS data collection agent. Second, please participate in a
short debriefing interview to discuss your experience completing the survey. A representative of NORC
will contact you to arrange a time to discuss the questionnaire once your completed survey is received. It
will be useful to retain a copy of the survey for your reference.
Please complete the survey by DATE. If you need assistance or have any questions concerning this pilot
test, please contact NORC at NUMBER or at ctlea@norc.org. For comments or questions about the
CTLEA program, please contact Steven W. Perry, BJS Program Manager, at 202-307-0777 or at
Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration in helping BJS on this important survey.
Sincerely,

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21. BJS CTLEA Summary December 2015

Bureau of Justice Statistics

December 2015

Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies

T

he Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), the statistical
agency for the U.S. Department of Justice, is designing
a new data collection effort called the Census of Tribal
Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA). CTLEA will collect
information from tribal law enforcement agencies serving
federally recognized tribes, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
operated law enforcement agencies and Alaskan Village Public
Safety Offices (VPSOs). By developing three separate surveys,
one for each type of tribal law enforcement agency, CTLEA
will provide a detailed picture of law enforcement for each
of the agency types and will aid federal, state, local and tribal
governments in their future policy and funding decisions.
The surveys are expected to have a set of core questions to be
asked of all agencies and a series of questions that will focus
specifically on items relevant to the agency type.

What information will be collected?
CTLEA will collect information from the surveyed agencies on
their administrative structure, responsibilities, operations, and
resources. Information will also be collected on the potential
obstacles faced by tribal law enforcement agencies and VPSOs
when providing services. BJS anticipates that questions will be
asked requesting information about the following topics:
ƒƒ Recruitment and staffing
ƒƒ Training and certification
ƒƒ Funding sources
ƒƒ Current crime levels and emerging crime and justice
problems
ƒƒ Criminal justice workloads
ƒƒ Coordination for other justice agencies
ƒƒ Equipment
ƒƒ Technology uses and needs
ƒƒ Data sharing with other tribal, local, state and federal
agencies

Who is working on the program?
CTLEA partially fulfills the BJS mandate from the Tribal
Law and Order Act of 2010 (TLOA) that BJS “establish and
implement such tribal data collection systems as the BJS
Director determines to be necessary.” BJS is working with
NORC at the University of Chicago (NORC), the International
Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the IACP’s Indian
Country Law Enforcement Section (ICLES) to develop the
three surveys.

How will the surveys be developed?
Project staff will seek input from panels of tribal leaders, justice
experts, and tribal law enforcement agencies, as well as from
Federal agencies including Bureau of Justice Assistance, the
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, the Federal
Bureau of Investigations and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Three expert panel meetings will also be convened as a platform
to collect input and feedback during the survey development.
Each meeting will focus on one survey so that topics of concern
to each type of agency may be fully explored.

When will data collection begin?
BJS anticipates that surveys will be mailed in early 2017 and will
ask questions about calendar year 2016.

Why is it important to collect these data?
This is the first BJS statistical data collection effort that focuses
specifically on tribal law enforcement agencies and will provide
information to tribal justice agencies, state and local agencies,
policy makers, and the general public about the responsibilities,
size, and structure of tribal law enforcement agencies; the
services provided; agency needs; and challenges faced.
Collecting these data will benefit tribal law enforcement
agencies by:
ƒƒ providing a means for tribal justice agencies to educate and
inform others about their work
ƒƒ providing factual, unbiased and comparison information that
can be used to justify budgetary requests
ƒƒ providing baseline information to gauge the changing
environment in which tribal law enforcement agencies work
ƒƒ describing the unique challenges that tribal law enforcement
agencies face
ƒƒ informing national, state and local policymakers and funding
sources of the needs of tribal law enforcement agencies.

How can you contact us?
If you would like to contribute to the development of the
CTLEA surveys or have any questions about the CTLEA
program, please contact NORC at CTLEA@NORC.org.

BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS | U.S. Department of Justice | Office of Justice Programs
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22. Pilot Survey CTLEA
OMB No. XXXX‑XXXX Approval Expires MM/DD/YYYY

U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Form CTLEA
NORC
RETURN 55thE Monroe
19 Floor
TO
Chicago, IL 60603

(NORC acting as data collection agent)

2016 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies
Please record the eight digit PIN assigned to your agency, the agency name and address for your agency below.
If you are unable to locate the PIN assigned to your agency, please contact CTLEA@norc.org.

OFFICIAL TRIBAL NAME
PIN
CHIEF NAME
AGENCY NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY

STATE

ZIP

INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY
NAME
TELEPHONE

TITLE
Area Code

Number

Extension

FAX

Area Code

Number

EMAIL ADDRESS

The 2017 Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA) is a census of all tribal law enforcement agencies
granted authority by federally recognized tribes or tribal code, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), or state justice
enforcement agencies. Information collected on this form will provide needed information to tribes, law enforcement
agencies, federal agencies, and other partners working on tribal lands. The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) greatly
appreciates your assistance.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please answer all questions with reference to the tribal law enforcement agency specified above.
2. For all questions, the phrase “during calendar year 2016” refers to January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016,
unless otherwise specified.
3. Some questions ask for exact counts of staff persons or of types of offenses handled by your agency. If you are
unable to provide an exact count in response to any such question, please provide your best estimate and check the
associated “Estimate” box. If your agency does not track certain information, please indicate by checking the
appropriate checkbox.
4. For any series of yes or no response questions, please check either “Yes” or “No” for each option.
5. Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed postage paid envelope, by faxing to
NORC at xxx xxx xxxx, or by scanning and emailing all pages to CTLEA@norc.org.
6. If you have questions or need assistance in completing the survey, please contact NORC via email at
CTLEA@norc.org or call 1‑877‑346‑5693.

BURDEN STATEMENT

Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information,
unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average
45 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed,
and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection
of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20531. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes this information collection. Data
about your agency collected in this survey will be made publicly available after analysis. However, BJS will not release the names, phone numbers,
or email addresses of the actual persons responsible for completing the instrument. Although this survey is voluntary, BJS needs your participation
to make the results comprehensive, accurate, and timely.
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A2.	 During calendar year 2016, under which of the
following authorities did your tribal law enforcement
agency operate?

SCREENER QUESTIONS
Your agency has been selected for this survey based on its
status as a tribal law enforcement agency granted authority
by a federally recognized tribe, tribal constitution, or tribal
code and/or a state justice enforcement agency.

Yes

No

a. Tribal code or constitution������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. 638 Compact��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

S1.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency employ sworn law enforcement
officers with general arrest powers?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No

c. Tribal council��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission���

1	¢

2	¢

e. State justice enforcement agency������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. Special deputation������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

S2.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency employ law enforcement officers
with the authority to issue citations?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
If No to both S1 and S2, return survey to NORC

g. U.S. Code Title 18 (i.e. Major Crimes Act,
Assimilated Crimes Act)���������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h. U.S. Code Title 21 (i.e. Controlled
Substances Act)���������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i. U.S. Code Title 25 (i.e. Indian Civil Rights
Act)�����������������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

j. Other, specify:

1	¢

2	¢

ž

S3.	 For crimes and/or tribal code violations occurring
on tribal lands, to whom did your officers have the
authority to issue citations or arrest during calendar
2016, in all circumstances?
Citation
authority

Arrest
authority

Yes

No

Yes

No

a. Indian offenders with Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

b. Indian offenders with non Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c. Indian offender for victimless
crime���������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

d. Non Indian offenders with Indian
victims������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

e. Non Indian offenders with non
Indian victims��������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

f. Non‑Indian offender for victimless
crimes�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

A3.	 Within the past 5 years, was your tribal law
enforcement agency administered by the BIA?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
3 ¢ Unknown

SECTION B.
ADMINISTRATION & STAFFING
B1.	 Enter your tribal law enforcement agency’s total
operating budget for fiscal year (FY) 2016. If the
budget is not available, provide an estimate and check
the “Estimate” box below. Include the budgets of jails
administered by your agency. The following should be
included: total salaries and wages, including employer
contributions to employee benefits, and other operating
expenditures, such as the purchase of food, supplies,
medical expenses, and utilities. Do NOT include capital
expenditures, such as: construction costs for new buildings,
major repairs, and improvements; equipment, furnishings,
vehicles, and installations; and purchase of land, rights of
way, and title searches.

SECTION A. JURISDICTION
A1.	 What was the total resident population (including
members, nonmember Indians, and non Indians) on
your reservation, tribal land, or village during calendar
year 2016?

$
¢ Estimate
¢ Information is not available
Please indicate the date range of your agency’s FY:

¢ Estimate
¢ Information is not available

Start:	

¢¢ ¢¢ ¢¢
/

m m

End:	

2

d

d

d

d

y

y

y

y

¢¢ ¢¢ ¢¢
/

m m

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/

B2.	 Did your tribal law enforcement agency’s operating
budget for FY 2016 include/cover funding for the
following?

B5.	 During calendar year 2016, which of the following
benefits were provided to your tribal law enforcement
agency’s sworn full‑time and part‑time officers?

Fully Partially Not
funded funded funded

Full‑time
sworn

Part‑time
sworn

a.	 Sworn officer salaries��������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

Yes

No

Yes

No

b.	 Non sworn personnel salaries�������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

a.	 Medical insurance��������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Victim service support services�����

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b.	 Dental insurance���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Police academy attendance����������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c.	 Vision insurance����������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Staff training, excluding police
academy attendance���������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d.	 Life insurance��������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Retirement contributions (e.g.
pension/401K)�������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Officer equipment (e.g., body
armor, side arms, Tasers, body
cameras)���������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

g.	 Vehicles and/or service for
vehicles�����������������������������������������

f.	 Paid time off, including annual
leave and sick time������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

g.	 Short and/or long term disability����� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA) benefits (e.g. parental
leave)���������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Record management system
(e.g., case/incident/ investigative
software, CADs)����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

i.	 Telecommunication systems (e.g.,
radios, cell phones)�����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

j.	 Internet services����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

k.	 Housing for law enforcement
officers�������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

l.	 Background investigations������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

m.	Other, specify: ������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

B6.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency supply any of the following to its
Full‑time SWORN personnel? Mark all that apply.
Agency
did not Equipment
provide
not
Agency
(officer authorized/
supplied provided)
used

	
B3.	 During FY 2016, what were all of the funding sources
for your tribal law enforcement agency?

a.	 Primary side arm�������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b.	 Backup side arm��������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c.	 Body armor����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d.	 Uniform����������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

e.	 Body worn cameras���������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

Yes

No

f.	 ECD (e.g. Taser)��������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

a.	 Tribal council or tribal government�����������������

1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Collapsible baton�������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b.	 BIA 638�����������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 OC spray (e.g. pepper spray)

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c.	 Self‑governance contracts and compacts������

1	¢

2	¢

i.	 Cell phone�����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

j.	 Mobile hotspot�����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

k.	 Laptop or tablet���������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d.	 Department of Justice Coordinated Tribal
Assistance Solicitation (CTAS)�����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Federal grants, other than 638 funding and
CTAS��������������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f.	 State grant(s)��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Other state funding�����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Private funding source������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i.	 Tribal enterprise���������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Other, specify: �����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

B7.	 Enter the number of AUTHORIZED full‑time paid
agency positions and ACTUAL full‑time and part‑time
paid agency employees as of June 30, 2016. Full‑time
employees are those regularly scheduled for 35 or more
hours per week. If none, enter “0.”
ACTUAL Paid agency
employees

AUTHORIZED
Full‑time paid
positions

a.	 Sworn personnel
with general
arrest powers

	
B4.	 During calendar year 2016, what was your tribal law
enforcement agency’s annual salary for an entry
level officer or deputy with no prior experience (post
academy)?

$
¢ Estimate
¢ Information is not available

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Full‑time

Part‑time

1	

2	

3	

b.	 Non sworn
employees

1	

2	

3	

c.	 TOTAL

1	

2	

3	

B8.	 Enter your tribal law enforcement agency’s total
number of full‑time and part‑time sworn officers by
gender for the pay period that included June 30, 2016.

B13.	During calendar year 2016, which of the following
training was available to your officers on a recurring
basis? Please include training provided by your
agency or any other agency.

Full‑time sworn Estimate Part‑time sworn Estimate

a. Male

¢

b. Female

¢

¢

B9.	 Enter your tribal law enforcement agency’s total
number of full‑time and part‑time American Indian and
Non‑American Indian sworn officers for the pay period
that included June 30, 2016.
Full‑time sworn Estimate Part‑time sworn Estimate

¢

¢

b. NonAmerican
Indian

¢

¢

No
2	¢

b. Leadership������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Native language or cultural awareness����������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Use of force����������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Patrol skills������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

f. Special Law Enforcement Commission
(SLEC) training������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

g. Other, specify: ������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

a. POST required training������������������������������������

¢

a. American
Indian

Yes
1	¢

B14.	How is the Chief of Police or Director of Public Safety
of your tribal law enforcement agency selected?

B10.	During calendar year 2016, what was your tribal
law enforcements agency’s minimum education
requirement that new officer recruits must have at time
of hire or within 2 years of hire? Mark only one.
1 ¢ Four year college degree required
2 ¢ Two year college degree required
3 ¢ Some college but no degree required
4 ¢ High school diploma or equivalent required
5 ¢ No formal education requirement

Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b. Hired under a contract������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Elected to the position������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. BIA employee�������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Hired by selection�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Other, specify: ������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

a. Appointed by tribal council������������������������������

B11.	 During calendar year 2016, were any of your tribal
police officers state certified or otherwise recognized
by the state?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No

B15.	How many years has the current Chief of Police or
Director of Public Safety served in this position?
years

B12.	During calendar year 2016, which of the following
agencies provided academy training for your tribal law
enforcement agency’s NEW police officers? Please
indicate for all officers including full‑time, part‑time,
sworn, and unsworn.

B16.	How many police officers were hired during calendar
year 2016? Please enter 0 if no officers were hired.
Number of officers

Academy
training
Provided by—

Yes

No

a. BIA Indian police academy������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

b. State Police Officer Standards and Training
(POST)������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c. Local law enforcement������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

d. Tribal council or other tribal department���������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. University��������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Non profit training and technical assistance
provider����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Other, specify: ������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

h. Academy training not required������������������������ 1	¢

Estimate Information not available

¢

¢

SECTION C. OPERATIONS
C1.	 Enter the total number of calls for service (e.g., 911
calls, non emergency calls, alarm, other source,
self‑dispatched, or self‑initiated) received and
dispatched by your tribal law enforcement agency
during calendar year 2016. If an exact number is not
available, please provide an estimate and check the
“Estimate” box.
Total number

Calls/requests for
service received or
self‑dispatched�������������

2	¢

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Information
Estimate not available

¢

¢

C2.	 Please provide the total number of arrests made by
your tribal law enforcement agency during calendar
year 2016. If the exact number is not known, please
provide an estimate and check the “Estimate” box.
Total arrests by
your agency

Arrests��������������������������

C4.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency make arrests of non-Indians for
domestic violence offenses and/or violations of orders
protection on tribal lands?

Information
Estimate not available

¢

¢

C3.	 For each of the following offense categories, please
provide the number of arrests (both juvenile and adult)
made by your tribal law enforcement agency during
calendar year 2016. If exact numbers are not known,
please provide an estimate and check the “Estimate”
box. If arrests involve multiple charges, follow the
UCR hierarchy to determine the most serious offense
category and include the arrest in that most serious
offense category. Definitions for each crime are available
in the glossary at the end of this survey.

Offense category

Yes

No

Unknown

a. Domestic violence offenses���

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b. Violations of orders of
protection�������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

C5.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency arrest any juveniles for
delinquency or status offenses? Juvenile is defined as
a minor under the age of 18.
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No – Skip to C8
C6.	 Please provide the total number of juvenile arrests
made by your tribal law enforcement agency during
calendar year 2016. If the exact number is not
known, please provide an estimate and check the
“Estimate” box.

Incidents
investigated Total arrests
Information
by your
by your
not
agency
agency Estimate available

Total arrests by
your agency

Juvenile

a. Murder�����������������

¢

Information
Estimate not available

¢
Total juvenile arrests�����1	

b. Rape/Sexual
Assault�����������������

¢

¢

c. Robbery���������������

¢

¢

d. Aggravated
Assault�����������������

¢

¢

e. Simple assault�����

¢

f. Burglary���������������

2	¢

3	¢

C7.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency operate or participate in any
of the following juvenile delinquency prevention
programs?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

¢

b. Reentry������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c. Wellness courts����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

¢

¢

d. Youth academy������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢
2	¢

g. Larceny����������������

e. Police explorers or other school outreach
program����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

¢

¢

h. Motor vehicle
theft���������������������

¢

¢

i. Arson�������������������

¢

¢

j. Drug related
offenses,
including
trafficking and
possession����������

a. Mentoring��������������������������������������������������������

C8.	 Please provide the total number of citations issued by
your tribal law enforcement agency during calendar
year 2016 for each of the following offenses. If the
exact numbers are not known, please provide an
estimate and check the “Estimate” box.
Total citations by
your agency

Offense category

¢

¢

a. Traffic violations,
not including DUI/
DWIs�����������������������1	

2	¢

3	¢

b. Fish/wildlife
violations����������������1	

2	¢

3	¢

2	¢

3	¢

2	¢

3	¢

1	

2	¢

3	¢

f. TOTAL citations������1	

2	¢

3	¢

k. Weapons/
firearms���������������

¢

¢

l. DUI/DWI��������������

¢

¢

c. Environmental
regulation
violations����������������1	

m. Violation of
protection orders�

¢

¢

d. Cultural resource
protection
violations����������������1	

n. Domestic
violence���������������

¢

¢

o. Child abuse���������

¢

Information
Estimate not available

e. All other violations,
specify:�������������������

¢
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D2.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency officers perform any of the
following duties?

The standard definition of human trafficking according to the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act (P.L. 106 386) passed by the
U.S. Congress defines human trafficking as:
Sex Trafficking— The recruitment, harboring, transportation,
provision, or obtaining of a person for: a commercial sex act
through the use of force, fraud, or coercion; or if the person is
under 18 years of age, any commercial sex act, regardless of
whether any form of coercion is involved.
Labor Trafficking— The recruitment, harboring, transportation,
provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through
the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of the
subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or
slavery.
C9.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal code have a
law or statute in place related to human trafficking?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No– Skip to D1
3 ¢ Unknown – Skip to D1
C10.	During calendar year 2016, did your agency make
arrests involving sex or labor trafficking? If the exact
numbers are not known, please provide an estimate
and check the “Estimate” box.
Yes

a. Sex
trafficking

1	¢

b. Labor
trafficking

1	¢

No
2	¢

ž

Skip to D1

ž

2	¢
Skip to D1

Information
Number of
not
arrests Estimate available

3	

4	¢

5	¢

3	

4	¢

5	¢

Yes

No

a. Prisoner transport�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b. Jail, detention, or corrections services or
operations�������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Booking and release of arrestees and
inmates������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

d. Temporary hold for other authorities��������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Court security (e.g. bailiffs)������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

f. Executing arrest/search warrants�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Process server (serving eviction notices,
protection orders from tribe/state/local police,
child support orders)���������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
registration (SORNA)�������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i. Crisis intervention (e.g. psychological
evaluation or hold)������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Probation officer or probationary functions������ 1	¢

2	¢

k. Child in need of care (support for social
services)���������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

D3.	 During calendar year 2016, with which of the following
agencies did sworn officers from your tribal law
enforcement agency participate on task forces for the
following offenses?
State
and local
agencies

a. Drugs����������������������������

SECTION D. AGENCY FUNCTIONS
D1.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency perform the following
safety functions?

Other federal
agencies

FBI

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

b. Gangs���������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c. Human trafficking���������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

Yes

No

d. Immigration violations
and/or illegal border
crossing������������������������

a. Traffic law enforcement���������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Sex abuse of minors�����

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

b. Parking enforcement and control������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Fugitive apprehension��

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c. Commercial vehicle enforcement������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Animal control������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Major crimes/violent
crimes/Safe trails
program������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

e. School resource officers��������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Natural resources���������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

f. Fire services, including evacuation and traffic
control������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i. Firearms/weapons��������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

g. Emergency medical services�������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. DUI patrols/checkpoints

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

h. Emergency management������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i. Search and rescue����������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Natural resources enforcement����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

k. Physical abuse
of minors
(Multi‑Disciplinary
Teams (MDTs)‑all
crimes involving minors) 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

k. Housing code enforcement���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l. Patrol of/at casinos����������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

m. Airport security����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l. Sexual abuse of
adults (Sexual Assault
Response Teams
(SARTs))�����������������������

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

n. Water patrol���������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

o. Other, specify: ����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

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1	¢

D4.	 During calendar year 2016, with which of the following
agencies did your tribal law enforcement agency
participate on task forces?

D7.	 During calendar year 2016, did any of the following
factors impact the day – to day operations of your
tribal law enforcement agency?

Yes

No

Yes

No

a. State and local law enforcement��������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

a. Lack of staff����������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b. Tribal law enforcement agencies��������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b. Overtime restrictions��������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Tribal government������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Lack of staff training���������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Community organizations��������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Lack of vehicles�����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Schools������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

f. FBI�������������������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Insufficient budget to carry out necessary
activities����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Department of Homeland Security������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

f. Impassable roads��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h. Drug Enforcement Agency������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

g. Lack of radio and/or phone reception�������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i. BIA������������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Lack of internet connectivity���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. ATF������������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

i. Weather����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k. Marshal service����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Distance travelled to respond to calls������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l. Federal probation�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k. Other, specify: ������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

m. State probation������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

n. Tribal probation�����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

o. Other Federal agencies����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

p. Other, specify: ������������������������������������������������

2	¢

1	¢

D8.	 During calendar year 2016, did sworn and/or unsworn
officers employed by your tribal law enforcement
agency wear body cameras?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
D9.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency own and/or have access to the
following methods of transportation for patrols and/or
responding to calls for service?

D5.	 During calendar year 2016, did any state, local, federal
or other tribal law enforcement agencies deputize
officers from your tribal law enforcement agency with
authority to patrol, issue citations, make arrests or
conduct investigations?
Yes

No

Unknown

a. Local agency�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b. State agency�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c. Federal agency����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d. Tribal law enforcement
agency�����������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

Agency Does
has not own
Agency access or have
owns to use access

3	¢

D6.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency deputize any state, local, or tribal
law enforcement officers as tribal law enforcement
offices with authority to patrol, issue citations, or
make arrests?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
3 ¢ Unknown

a. Automobiles������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b. Motorcycles������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c. Horses��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d. Bicycles������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

e. Human transporters (e.g.,
Segway)�����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

f. Airplane������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

g. Helicopter���������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

h. Marine vehicles (e.g., boat)������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

i. Snow machine��������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

j. All terrain vehicle����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

k. Unmanned aerial vehicle (e.g.,
drone)���������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

l. Mobile command unit���������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

m. Other, specify:��������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

	Owns:

Access:

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D10.	During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency have formal agreements [e.g.,
cross deputation, memorandums of understanding
(MOUs), contracts] with other justice agencies for
the performance of any law enforcement services or
support?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
Skip to E1
3 ¢ Unknown
Skip to E1

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SECTION E.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
E1.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency have an IT department or IT
specialist on staff or have access to one?

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a. MOUs, Mutual aid agreements (MAAs),
or other written agreements for service
between tribal governments and the state or
jurisdictional neighbors.�����������������������������������

1	¢

No
2	¢

b. Access to an IT Department or an IT
Specialist not on staff�������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

a. IT department or an IT specialist on staff��������

D11.	 Which of the following formal agreements did your
agency have?
Yes

Yes
1	¢

No

E2.	 As of June 30, 2016, did your tribal law enforcement
agency have electronic access to the following types
of information?

2	¢

b. Informal or unwritten agreements between
jurisdictional neighbors (law enforcement/local
or county government and the tribe/tribal law
enforcement).�������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Cross deputation agreements with state or
federal agencies.���������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Other, specify: ������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

D12.	During calendar year 2016, which of the following law
enforcement or justice related services, support, or
functions were covered by agreements your tribal law
enforcement agency had with other agencies (e.g.,
state and local, tribal, or federal agencies) on tribal
lands?

Yes

No

a. Motor vehicle records�������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b. Driving records������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Criminal history records����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Warrants���������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Protection orders��������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Interagency information system���������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Address history (e.g., repeat calls for service) 1	¢

2	¢

E3.	 During calendar year 2016, did your tribal law
enforcement agency encounter any of the following
barriers using regional and/or national criminal
justice systems?
Yes

No

Yes

No

a. Access denied by the federal agencies����������� 1	¢

2	¢

a. Data and information sharing agreements������ 1	¢

2	¢

b. Access denied by the state����������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b. Dispatching calls for service����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Access denied by local agencies�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Arrests of criminal suspects����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Homicide investigations�����������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Limited access to federal criminal justice
systems����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Arson��������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Limited access to state criminal justice
systems����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Cybercrime investigations�������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. Forensic crime scene investigations/ DNA/
sexual assault kit testing��������������������������������� 1	¢

f. Limited access to local agency criminal
justice systems������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

g. Tribal council declined to participate��������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Jail and/or detention housing of inmates���������

1	¢

2	¢

h. Lack of funding������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i. Emergency service agreements (e.g.
ambulance or fire)������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i. Lack of equipment/technology (i.e., servers,
computers, internet access)���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Social services coordination���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Lack of training������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

k. Access to the FBI Criminal Justice
Information System (CJIS) databases������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k. Lack of staff to operate������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

l. Correctional housing��������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l. Lack of cell towers/cell phone connectivity����� 1	¢

2	¢

m. Victim services support����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

m. Other, specify:������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

n. Equipment use������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

o. Commercial vehicle enforcement��������������������

1	¢

2	¢

p. Specialty units (K9, SWAT, Hazmat)��������������� 1	¢

2	¢

q. Training����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

r. Other, specify: ������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

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E4.	 During calendar year 2016, which of the following
equipment was available to officers in your tribal law
enforcement agency?
Yes

No

a.	 Computers in the office����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Laptops in patrol vehicles�������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Radio management system����������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Satellite phones�����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Cell phones with internet service��������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Cell phones without internet service��������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Tablets with internet service���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Tablets without internet service����������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i.	 Electronic fingerprinting machines������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

j.	 GPS equipment����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Dashboard cameras���������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

SECTION F. SURVEY FEEDBACK
F1.	 How long did it take you to complete the survey
(including the time spent collecting and/or assembling
the requested information)?

F5.	 Which questions (or sections?) were difficult or time
consuming to complete?

1
1

F6.	 What changes would you make to the
survey instrument to enhance its clarity and
understandability?

F2.	 Did you have access to the information requested in
the survey?

1

1

F3.	 Did you need to contact others for information to
complete the survey?

F7.	 What changes would you recommend to make the
survey easier to complete?

1

1

F4.	 What questions were unclear or difficult to
understand?

F8.	 Please tell us about your overall experience
completing the survey.

1

1

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Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.: The violation of laws
or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase,
transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms,
cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices, or other
deadly weapons.
Driving under the influence: Driving or operating a motor
vehicle or common carrier while mentally or physically impaired
as the result of consuming an alcoholic beverage or using a drug
or narcotic.
Violation of protection orders: A protection order – also
known as a restraining order, order of protection, protective
order, or an injunction – is an order issued by a civil or criminal
court for the purpose of preventing violence or threatening
acts or harassment against, sexual violence, or contact or
communication with or physical proximity to another person.
Protective conditions may vary by case. Failure to comply with
the conditions of a protective order is considered a violation and
can result in the arrest and prosecution of the offender.
Domestic violence: A pattern of abusive behavior in any
relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power
and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence
can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological
actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This
includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate,
isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure,
or wound someone.
Child abuse: Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a
parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or
emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure
to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.

FBI UCR DEFINITIONS
Murder and non‑negligent manslaughter: The willful
(non‑negligent) killing of one human being by another.
Rape: Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus
with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ
of another person, without the consent of the victim.
Robbery: The taking or attempting to take anything of value
from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force
or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Aggravated assault: An unlawful attack by one person upon
another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily
injury.
Other assaults (simple): Assaults and attempted assaults
where no weapon was used or no serious or aggravated injury
resulted to the victim. Stalking, intimidation, coercion, and
hazing are included.
Burglary: The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or
a theft, including attempted forcible entry.
Larceny‑theft (except motor vehicle theft): The unlawful
taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the
possession or constructive possession of another.
Motor vehicle theft: The theft or attempted theft of a motor
vehicle.
Drug trafficking: The violation of laws prohibiting the
production and distribution, of certain controlled substances.
Drug possession: The unlawful cultivation, purchase, use or
possession of controlled substances.

Please submit your completed form by mailing it to
NORC in the enclosed postage‑paid envelope or by
faxing each page toll‑free to NORC at 1‑866‑315‑7129.
If you have questions or concerns, or if you need assistance
in completing the survey, please contact NORC via e‑mail at
CTLEA@norc.org or call 1‑877‑346-5693.

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23 Pilot Survey BIA
OMB No. XXXX-XXXX
Approval Expires MM/DD/YYYY
.
U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Statistics

Form CTLEA‑BIA
NORC
RETURN 55thE Monroe
19 Floor
TO
Chicago, IL 60603

(NORC acting as data collection agent)

2016 Census of Bureau of Indian Affairs
Law Enforcement Agencies

Please record the eight digit PIN assigned to your agency, the agency name and address for your agency below.
If you are unable to locate the PIN assigned to your agency, please contact CTLEA@norc.org.

TRIBES to which agency provides services
PIN
CHIEF NAME
AGENCY NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY

STATE

ZIP

INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY
NAME
TELEPHONE

TITLE
Area Code

Number

Extension

FAX

Area Code

Number

EMAIL ADDRESS

The 2017 Census of Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA‑BIA) is a census of all Bureau of
Indian Affairs law enforcement agencies. Your agency has been selected for this survey based on its status as a
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement agency. Information collected on this form will provide needed
information to tribes, law enforcement agencies, federal agencies, and other partners working on tribal lands. The
Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) greatly appreciates your assistance.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Please answer all questions with reference to the BIA law enforcement agency specified above.
2. For all questions, the phrase “during calendar year 2016” refers to January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016,
unless otherwise specified.
3. Some questions ask for exact counts of staff persons or of types of offenses handled by your agency. If you are
unable to provide an exact count, please provide your best estimate and check the associated “Estimate” box. If your
agency does not track certain information, please indicate by checking the appropriate checkbox.
4. For yes or no questions, please check either “Yes” or “No” for each option.
5. Please submit your completed form by mailing it to NORC in the enclosed postage paid envelope, by faxing to
NORC at xxx xxx xxxx, or by scanning and emailing all pages to CTLEA@norc.org.
6. If you have questions or need assistance in completing the survey, please contact NORC via email at
CTLEA@norc.org or call 1-877-346-5693.

BURDEN STATEMENT

Federal agencies may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information,
unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. The public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average
30 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed,
and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection
of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Director, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20531. The Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 USC 3732), authorizes this information collection. Data
about your agency collected in this survey will be made publicly available after analysis. However, BJS will not release the names, phone
numbers, and email addresses of the actual persons responsible for completing the instrument. Although this survey is voluntary, BJS needs
your participation to make the results comprehensive, accurate, and timely.
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A3. 	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency supply its FULL‑TIME SWORN
personnel with the following? Mark all that apply.

SECTION A.
ADMINISTRATION & STAFFING
A1. 	 Enter your BIA law enforcement agency’s total
operating budget for your agency’s fiscal year (FY)
2016. If the budget is not available, provide an estimate
and check the “Estimate” box below. Include the budgets
of jails administered by your agency. The following should
be included: total salaries and wages, including employer
contributions to employee benefits, and other operating
expenditures, such as the purchase of food, supplies,
medical expenses and utilities. Do NOT include capital
expenditures, such as construction costs for new buildings,
major repairs, and improvements.

$
¢ Estimate
¢ Information is not available

Partially
funded

b. Backup sidearm����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Body armor������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

d. Uniform������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

e. Body worn cameras����������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. ECD (e.g. Taser)���������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. OC Spray (e.g. Pepper spray)�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h. Cell phone������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

Authorized Actual
full time
full time
employees employees

Not
funded

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

a. Sworn officer salaries���

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

b. Non‑sworn personnel
salaries�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c. Victim service support
services������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

d. Staff training (includes
police academy
attendance)������������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

e. Officer equipment (e.g.,
body armor, side arms,
Tasers, body cameras)�

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

f. Service for vehicles,
maintenance and fuel���

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

g. Record management
system (e.g., case/
incident/investigative
software, CADs)�����������

No
2	¢

A4.	 Enter the number of AUTHORIZED and ACTUAL
full‑time paid agency employees as of June 30, 2016.
Full‑time employees are those regularly scheduled for
35 or more hours per week. If none, enter “0.”

A2.	 Did your BIA law enforcement agency’s operating
budget for FY 2016 include/cover funding for the
following?
Fully
funded

Yes

a. Primary sidearm���������������������������������������������� 1	¢

a. Sworn patrol officers with general
arrest powers�������������������������������������
b. Special agents�����������������������������������
c. Non‑sworn employees�����������������������
d. Personnel employed by the tribe, but
on assignment/working for the BIA
law enforcement agency�������������������
e. TOTAL
(sum of lines “a” through “c”) ������������
A5.	 Enter your BIA law enforcement agency’s total number
of full‑time sworn officers by gender for the pay period
that included June 30, 2016.
Full‑time
sworn

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

Estimate

2	¢

h. Telecommunication
systems (e.g., radios,
cell phones, etc.)����������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

i. Internet services�����������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

j. Housing for law
enforcement officers�����

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

k. Background
investigations����������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

a. Male��������������������������������������������������

¢

b. Female���������������������������������������������

¢

A6.	 Enter your BIA law enforcement agency’s total number
of American Indian full‑time and Non‑American
Indian sworn officers for the pay period that included
June 30, 2016.
Full‑time
sworn

l. Case support (e.g.
forensics, evidence
supplies)�����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

m. Other, specify:��������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

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Estimate

a. American Indian�������������������������������

¢

b. Non‑American Indian������������������������

¢

A7. 	 During calendar year 2016, other than the BIA required
annual trainings, which of the following training was
available to your officers on a recurring basis?
Please include training provided by your agency or any
other agency.
Yes

No

a. Leadership�������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. Cultural awareness������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Use of force�����������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Patrol skills������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

B3.	 For each of the following offense categories, please
provide the number of (both juvenile and adult)
arrests made by your BIA law enforcement agency
as of October 31, 2016. If exact numbers are not known,
please provide an estimate and check the “Estimate” box. If
arrests involve multiple charges, follow the UCR hierarchy
to determine the most serious offense category and include
the arrest in that most serious offense category. Definitions
for each crime are available in the glossary at the end of
this survey.

Offense category

e. Other, specify:

Incidents
investigated
by your
agency

Total
arrests
by your
agency

Information
not
Estimate available

a. Murder�����������������

¢

¢

b. Rape/Sexual
Assault�����������������

¢

¢

c. Robbery���������������

¢

¢

d. Aggravated
Assault�����������������

¢

¢

SECTION B. OPERATIONS

e. Simple assault�����

¢

¢

B1.	 Enter the total number of calls for service (e.g., 911
calls, nonemergency calls, alarm, or other source)
received and dispatched by your BIA law enforcement
agency as of October 31, 2016. If none, enter “0.” If an
exact number is not available, please provide an estimate
and check the “Estimate” box.

f. Burglary���������������

¢

¢

g. Larceny����������������

¢

¢

h. Motor vehicle
theft���������������������

¢

¢

i. Arson�������������������

¢

¢

j. Drug related
offenses,
including
trafficking and
possession����������

¢

¢

k. Weapons/
firearms���������������

¢

¢

l. DUI/DWI��������������

¢

¢

m. Violation of
protection orders�

¢

¢

n. Domestic
violence���������������

¢

¢

o. Child abuse���������

¢

¢

A8.	 How many police officers were hired by your BIA
law enforcement agency during calendar year 2016?
Please enter 0 if no officers were hired.
Number of officers

Estimate Information not available

¢

¢

Information
Number of officers Estimate not available

Calls/requests for
service received or
self‑dispatched�������������

¢

¢

B2.	 Please provide the total number of arrests made by
your BIA law enforcement agency as of October 31,
2016. If the exact number is not known, please provide an
estimate and check the “Estimate” box.
Total arrests by
your agency

Arrests��������������������������

Information
Estimate not available

¢

¢

B4.	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency arrest any juveniles for
delinquency or status offenses? Juvenile is defined as a
minor under the age of 18.
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
Skip to B7

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B5.	 Please provide the total number of juvenile arrests
made by your BIA law enforcement agency as of
October 31, 2016. If the exact number is not known, please
provide an estimate and check the “Estimate” box.
Juvenile

Total arrests by
your agency

Total juvenile arrests�����

The standard definition of human trafficking according to the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act (P.L. 106‑386) passed by the
U.S. Congress is:
Sex trafficking— The recruitment, harboring, transportation,
provision, or obtaining of a person for: a commercial sex act
through the use of force, fraud, or coercion; or if the person is
under 18 years of age, any commercial sex act, regardless of
whether any form of coercion is involved.
Labor trafficking— The recruitment, harboring, transportation,
provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through
the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of the
subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or
slavery.

Information
Estimate not available

¢

¢

B6.	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency operate or participate in any
of the following juvenile delinquency prevention
programs?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b. Reentry������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c. Wellness courts����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Youth academy������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

e. Police explorers or other school outreach
program����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

a. Mentoring��������������������������������������������������������

B8.	 During calendar year 2016, did your agency make
arrests involving sex or labor trafficking? If yes, please
enter the number arrests as of October 31, 2016. If the
exact numbers are not known, please provide an estimate
and check the “Estimate” box.
Yes

B7.	 Please provide the total number of citations issued
by your BIA law enforcement agency as of October
31, 2016 for each of the following offenses. If the exact
numbers are not known, please provide an estimate and
check the “Estimate” box.
Offense category

Total citations by
your agency

Information
Estimate not available

a. Traffic violations,
not including DUI/
DWIs�����������������������

¢

¢

b. Fish/wildlife
violations����������������

¢

¢

c. Environmental
regulation violations

¢

d. Cultural resource
protection violations

¢

e. All other violations,
specify:

¢

f. TOTAL citations������

¢

No

ž

¢
a. Sex
trafficking�

¢
Skip to C1

¢
b. Labor
trafficking�

¢
Skip to C1

ž

Information
Number of
not
arrests Estimate available

¢

¢

¢

¢

SECTION C. AGENCY FUNCTIONS
C1. 	 During calendar 2016, did your BIA law enforcement
agency perform the following safety functions?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

¢

b. Parking enforcement and control������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Commercial vehicle enforcement������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

¢

d. Animal control������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. School resource officers���������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. Fire services, including evacuation and traffic
control������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Emergency medical services��������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h. Emergency management������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i. Search and rescue����������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Natural resources enforcement���������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k. Housing code enforcement���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l. Patrol of/at casinos����������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

m. Airport security����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

n. Water patrol���������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

o. Other, specify: ����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

a. Traffic law enforcement����������������������������������

¢

¢

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C2.	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency officers perform any of the
following duties?

C4. 	 During calendar year 2016, with which of the following
agencies did your BIA law enforcement agency
participate on task forces?

Yes

No

Yes

No

a.	 Prisoner transport�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

a.	 State and local law enforcement��������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Jail, detention, or corrections services or
operations�������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b.	 Tribal law enforcement agencies��������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Tribal government������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

c.	 Booking and release of arrestees and
inmates������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

d.	 Community organizations��������������������������������

d.	 Temporary hold for other authorities��������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Schools������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

e.	 Court security (e.g. bailiffs)������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

f.	 FBI������������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f.	 Executing arrest/search warrants�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Department of Homeland Security������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Drug Enforcement Agency������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

i.	 ATF������������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Marshal service����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Federal probation�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l.	 State probation������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

m.	Tribal probation����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

n.	 Other Federal agencies�����������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

o.	 Other, specify: ������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

g.	 Process server (serving eviction notices,
protection orders from tribe/state/local police,
child support orders)���������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h.	 Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act
(SORNA) registration�������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i.	 Crisis intervention (e.g. psychological
evaluation or hold)������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j.	 Probation officer or probationary functions������ 1	¢

2	¢

k.	 Child in need of care (support for social
services)���������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

C3. 	 During calendar year 2016, for which of the following
offenses did your BIA law enforcement agency
participate on task forces?
State and
local
agencies

C5.	 During calendar year 2016, did any state, local, other
federal agencies, or tribal law enforcement agencies
deputize officers from your BIA law enforcement
agency with authority to patrol, issue citations, make
arrests or conduct investigations?

Other
federal
agencies

FBI

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

No

a.	 Drugs����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

b.	 Gangs���������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

c.	 Human trafficking���������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

d.	 Immigration violations
and/or illegal border
crossing������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

e.	 Sex abuse of minors�����

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

f.	 Fugitive apprehension��

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

g.	 Major crimes/violent
crimes/Safe trails
program������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

h.	 Natural resources���������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

i.	 Firearms/weapons��������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

j.	 DUI patrols/checkpoints 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

k.	 Physical abuse
of minors (e.g.
Multi‑Disciplinary Teams
(MDTs)‑all crimes
involving minors)���������� 1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

l.	 Sexual abuse of adults
(e.g. Sexual Assault
Response Teams
(SARTs)������������������������

2	¢

3	¢

4	¢

5	¢

6	¢

1	¢

	

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Yes

No

Unknown

a.	 Local agency�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b.	 State agency�������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c.	 Federal agency����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d.	 Tribal law enforcement
agency�����������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

C6.	 During calendar year 2016, did any of the following
factors have an impact on the day‑to‑day operations of
your BIA law enforcement agency?
Yes

No

a. Lack of staff����������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

b. Overtime restrictions��������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Lack of staff training���������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Lack of vehicles�����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Insufficient budget to carry out necessary
activities����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Impassable roads�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

g. Lack of radio and/or phone reception�������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Lack of internet connectivity���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i. Administrative requests����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Weather����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k. Distance travelled to respond to calls������������� 1	¢

2	¢

l. Other, specify: ������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

C9.	 During calndar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency have formal agreements [e.g.,
cross‑deputation, memorandums of understanding
(MOUs), contracts] with other tribal or state and local
justice agencies or courts for the performance of any
law enforcement services or support?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No – Skip to D1
3 ¢ Unknown – Skip to D1
C10.	Which of the following formal agreements did your
agency have?

C7.	 During calendar year 2016, did sworn and/or unsworn
officers employed by your BIA law enforcement
agency wear body cameras?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
C8.	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency own and/or have access to the
following methods of transportation for patrols and/or
responding to calls for service?
Agency Does
has not own
Agency access or have
owns to use access

a. Automobiles������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

b. Motorcycles������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

c. Horses��������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

d. Bicycles������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

e. Human transporters (e.g.,
Segway)�����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

f. Airplane������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

g. Helicopter���������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

h. Marine vehicles (e.g., boat)������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

i. Snow machine��������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

j. All terrain vehicle����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

k. Unmanned aerial vehicle (e.g.,
drone)���������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

l. Mobile command unit���������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

m. Other, specify:��������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

3	¢

	Owns:

Access:

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Yes

No

a. MOUs, mutual aid agreements, or other
written agreements for service between tribal
governments and county governments�����������

1	¢

2	¢

b. Informal or unwritten agreements between
jurisdictional neighbors of county government
and tribal governments������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Cross‑deputation agreements with state or
local agencies��������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Agreements with state, local or federal courts

1	¢

2	¢

e. Agreements with other state agencies������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. Agreements with the tribe(s) agency provides
services to�������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. Other, specify:�������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

C11.	 During calendar year 2016, which of the following law
enforcement or justice related services, support, or
functions were covered by agreements your BIA law
enforcement agency had with other agencies (e.g.,
state, local, tribal, or federal agencies) on tribal lands?

D2.	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency manage or operate a sex offender
registry or database to monitor offenders?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No – Skip to D4

Yes

No

a. Data and information sharing agreements������ 1	¢

2	¢

b. Dispatching calls for service���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Arrests of criminal suspects���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Homicide investigations����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Arson��������������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Cybercrime investigations�������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. Forensic crime scene investigations/ DNA/
sexual assault kit testing��������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Jail and/or detention housing of inmates��������� 1	¢

2	¢

i. Emergency service agreements (e.g.
ambulance or fire)������������������������������������������� 1	¢

Agency
accessed
electronic
data from:

Agency
submitted
electronic
data to:

2	¢

Yes

No

Yes

No

j. Social services coordination���������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

k. Access to the FBI Criminal Justice
Information System (CJIS) databases������������� 1	¢

a. Local justice agency (city or
county)�������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

2	¢

b. State justice agency����������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

l. Correctional housing��������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Other tribes������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

m. Victim services support����������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

n. Equipment use������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

d. Did not access electronic data
from other agencies������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

o. Commercial vehicle enforcement�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Did not submit data to other
agencies����������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

1	¢

2	¢

p. Specialty units (K9, SWAT, Hazmat)���������������

1	¢

2	¢

q. Training����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

r. Other, specify:������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

D3.	 During calendar year 2016, did sex offenders living in
your jurisdiction report address updates to your BIA
law enforcement agency?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No
D4.	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency access or submit criminal justice
information (e.g., background checks, fingerprints,
etc.) through any of the following agencies/entities?

D5. 	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency submit information to any of the
following criminal justice database programs?
Yes

No

1	¢

2	¢

b. National Instant Criminal Background Check
System������������������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

c. National Data Exchange��������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Next Generation Identification������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

a. National Crime Information Center������������������

SECTION D. INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

D6.	 Does your BIA law enforcement agency submit
criminal arrest matters to a magistrate or tribal court
or both?
1 ¢ Magistrate/CFR only
2 ¢ Tribal court only
3 ¢ Tribal prosecutor
4 ¢ Both magistrate/CFR and tribal court for all matters
5 ¢ Depends on the matter

D1.	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency submit information to the FBI
CJIS system?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No

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D7. 	 During calendar year 2016, did your BIA law
enforcement agency encounter any of the following
barriers using regional and/or national criminal justice
systems?
Yes

No

a. Access denied by the federal agencies����������� 1	¢

2	¢

b. Access denied by state agencies�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

c. Access denied by local agencies�������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

d. Limited access to federal criminal justice
systems����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

e. Limited access to state criminal justice
systems����������������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

f. Limited access to local agency criminal
justice systems������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

g. Tribal council declined to participate��������������� 1	¢

2	¢

h. Lack of funding ����������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

i. Lack of equipment/technology (i.e., servers,
computers, and internet access)��������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

j. Lack of training������������������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

k. Lack of staff to operate������������������������������������ 1	¢

2	¢

l. Lack of cell towers/cell phone connectivity�����

1	¢

2	¢

m. Other, specify:������������������������������������������������� 1	¢

2	¢

D8.	 During calendar year 2016, which of the following
equipment was available to officers in your BIA law
enforcement agency?
Yes

No

a. Laptop/tablet in patrol vehicles������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

b. Radio management system�����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

c. Satellite phones ����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

d. Cell phones with internet service (e.g. smart
phone)�������������������������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

e. Cell phones without internet service���������������

1	¢

2	¢

f. Tablets with internet service����������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

g. Tablets without internet service�����������������������

1	¢

2	¢

h. Electronic fingerprinting machines������������������

1	¢

2	¢

i. GPS equipment�����������������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

j. Dashboard cameras����������������������������������������

1	¢

2	¢

D9. 	 During calendar year 2016, was your BIA law
enforcement agency able to issue AMBER Alerts?
1 ¢ Yes
2 ¢ No

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SECTION E. SURVEY FEEDBACK
E1. How long did it take you to complete the survey
(including the time spent collecting and/or assembling
the requested information)?

E5. Which questions (or sections?) were difficult or time
consuming to complete?

1
1

E6. What changes would you make to the survey instrument
to enhance its clarity and understandability?

E2. Did you have access to the information requested in the
survey?

1
1

E7. What changes would you recommend to make the
survey easier to complete?

E3. Did you need to contact others for information to
complete the survey?

1
1

E8. Please tell us about your overall experience completing
the survey.

E4. What questions were unclear or difficult to understand?

1

1

FBI UCR DEFINITIONS
Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.: The violation of laws
or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase,
transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms,
cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices, or other
deadly weapons.
Driving under the influence: Driving or operating a motor
vehicle or common carrier while mentally or physically impaired
as the result of consuming an alcoholic beverage or using a drug
or narcotic.
Violation of protection orders: A protection order – also
known as a restraining order, order of protection, protective
order, or an injunction – is an order issued by a civil or criminal
court for the purpose of preventing violence or threatening
acts or harassment against, sexual violence, or contact or
communication with or physical proximity to another person.
Protective conditions may vary by case. Failure to comply with
the conditions of a protective order is considered a violation and
can result in the arrest and prosecution of the offender.
Domestic violence: A pattern of abusive behavior in any
relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power
and control over another intimate partner. Domestic violence
can be physical, sexual, emotional, economic, or psychological
actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This
includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate,
isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure,
or wound someone.
Child abuse: Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a
parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or
emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation, or an act or failure
to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.

Murder and non‑negligent manslaughter: The willful
(non‑negligent) killing of one human being by another.
Rape: Penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus
with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ
of another person, without the consent of the victim.
Robbery: The taking or attempting to take anything of value
from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force
or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Aggravated assault: An unlawful attack by one person upon
another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily
injury.
Other assaults (simple): Assaults and attempted assaults
where no weapon was used or no serious or aggravated injury
resulted to the victim. Stalking, intimidation, coercion, and
hazing are included.
Burglary: The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or
a theft, including attempted forcible entry.
Larceny‑theft (except motor vehicle theft): The unlawful
taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the
possession or constructive possession of another.
Motor vehicle theft: The theft or attempted theft of a motor
vehicle.
Drug trafficking: The violation of laws prohibiting the
production and distribution, of certain controlled substances.
Drug possession: The unlawful cultivation, purchase, use or
possession of controlled substances.

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Please submit your completed form by mailing it to
NORC in the enclosed postage‑paid envelope or by
faxing each page toll‑free to NORC at 1‑XXX-XXX-XXXX.
If you have questions or concerns, or if you need assistance
in completing the survey, please contact NORC via e‑mail at
CTLEA@norc.org or call 1‑877‑346-5693.

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24. CTLEA Pilot Survey Email Template

EMAIL SCRIPTS FOR PILOT FOLLOW-UP
INITIAL EMAIL:
Dear Chief/Director LASTNAME,
A copy of the [Census of Tribal Law Enforcement (CTLEA)/ Census of Bureau of Indian Affairs Law
Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA-BIA)] pilot survey was sent to your agency on DATE. I wanted to confirm
that your agency received the survey and to see if you had any questions.
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) will be conducting the [CTLEA/CTLEABIA] in 2017. This survey will ask all [tribal/BIA] law enforcement agencies to provide information about
agency functions, staffing, workloads, resource utilization and needs. To prepare for this national survey
BJS is conducting a pilot test of the [CTLEA/CTLEA-BIA] survey and is asking for help from your agency.
We hope that your agency will participate in the [CTLEA/CTLEA-BIA] pilot test by completing and
returning the survey that was mailed to you and returning it to NORC, using the provided envelope. It
should take about 30/45 minutes to complete the survey and one hour to participate in a telephone
debriefing.
Your agency’s participation in the pilot test is voluntary. However, without input from [tribal/BIA] law
enforcement agencies, we will not receive feedback on the availability of requested information and
confirmation of the amount of time needed to complete the survey before the main study is launched.
If you need a replacement copy of the survey emailed to you, have any questions or comments, or if the
survey has been delegated to another staff person at your agency, please let me know. Thank you in
advance for your participation.
FOLLOW UP EMAIL AFTER SURVEY REQUEST:
Hello Chief/Director LASTNAME,
I hope you are well. I wanted to confirm that you received a copy of the [Census of Tribal Law
Enforcement (CTLEA)/Census of Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA-BIA)] survey
requested when we last spoke. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please feel free to
contact me by email (CTLEA@NORC.org) or phone (PHONE).
FOLLOW UP EMAIL:
Dear Chief/Director LASTNAME,
I have been unable to reach you by phone to discuss the [Census of Tribal Law Enforcement (CTLEA)/
Census of Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA-BIA)]. As you may remember, the
goal of the [CTLEA/CTLEA-BIA] is to identify workloads, staffing, and resource utilization and needs of

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[tribal/BIA] law enforcement agencies. We are seeking your agency’s help with the pilot survey. The
study will be most impactful if it is informed by law enforcement agencies who are directly involved in
law enforcement services on tribal lands. NORC at the University of Chicago is the data collection agent
for the CTLEA. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Indian Country Law Enforcement
section (ICLES) is also assisting BJS with this important study.
Participation in the pilot test by your tribal/BIA law enforcement agency is voluntary. However, without
your tribal/BIA law enforcement agency’s input, we will not receive the needed feedback on the survey
instrument before the main study is launched.
We would appreciate very much if you are able to participate in this important pilot survey. If you are
not able to participate or have any questions, please let me know. If you need a replacement copy of the
survey emailed to you, have any questions or comments, or if the survey has been delegated to another
staff person at your agency, please let me know. Thank you in advance for your help.

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25. CTLEA Pilot Follow Up Letter

U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Washington, D.C. 20531

Name
Title
Affiliation
Address
City, State Zip Code

DATE

Dear <<FIRST_NAME>> <<LAST_NAME>>:
I am writing to you today to follow up on our previous request for your agency’s participation in the Bureau of
Justice Statistics’ (BJS’s) [Census of Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA) Census of Bureau of
Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Agencies (CTLEA-BIA)] pilot test. BJS is conducting a pilot test of the
survey instrument for the CTLEA/CTLEA-BIA and is asking for help from your agency. We kindly ask that
your agency complete the pilot survey and possibly participate in a debriefing interview. The CTLEA/CTLEABIA will help us to identify workloads, staffing, and resource utilization and needs at tribal/BIA law
enforcement agencies. I hope that your agency is able to respond by DATE so that we may integrate your
feedback and comments into the CTLEA/CTLEA-BIA survey, which will be used across the country.
The voice of tribal law enforcement agencies is critical to building this awareness and the study will be most
impactful if it is informed by law enforcement agencies who are directly involved in law enforcement services
on tribal lands, including your agency. NORC at the University of Chicago is responsible for collecting
information for the CTLEA/CTLEA-BIA. NORC is a non-profit social science research organization and has
done many projects in Indian Country. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Indian
Country Law Enforcement Section (ICLES) is also assisting us with this important study.
The survey can be delegated to any knowledgeable person at your agency. Upon receipt of your completed
questionnaire, a NORC representative will contact you to arrange a time to discuss the survey. This debriefing
should take no more than one hour and we will use your feedback to revise the questionnaire and data
collection procedures prior to the national data collection effort. Please retain a copy of the survey to reference
during the debriefing call. In order to complete the pilot test in a timely manner, we ask that you complete the
survey by DATE.
We hope that you will be able to help us with this review. If you need assistance with the questionnaire, please
contact NORC toll-free at NUMBER or via e-mail at ctlea@norc.org. Also, please feel free to contact Steven
Perry, the BJS Project Manager, at 1-202-307-0777 or via e-mail at Steven.W.Perry@usdoj.gov should you
have any questions about the pre-test activities.
We respectfully thank you for your time and consideration of this important project.
Sincerely,

BJS Director

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