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Muscogee Nation Department of Public Safety (MCNDPS)

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Department of Public Safety (MCNDPS) is committed to the preservation of life and protection of property through the consistent application of professional standards, operational excellence, and dedicated service to the citizens of the Nation.

DPS shall remain steadfast in its commitment to public safety, operational excellence, and community resilience. The Department will set the standard for emergency response and public protection while fostering a culture characterized by professionalism, innovation, compassion, and continuous improvement.

Department of Public Safety Purview

Law Enforcement & Criminal Investigation
Patrol & Emergency Response
Emergency Management
Detention & Offender Accountability
Conservation & Resource Protection
24/7 Safety Coverage Across Reservation Lands
Coordination with Local, State, & Federal Agencies
Protect Lives, Property, and Government Operations
Support to Tribal Courts & Justice
Protection of Citizens, Programs, & Tribal Assets

Contact Department of Public Safety

Bobby Howard, Public Safety Commissioner

Bobby (918) 732-7891

Jere Smith, Deputy Public Safety Commissioner

Jere (918) 732-1216

News+Events

News | Bobby Howard, Commissioner of Public Safety

News | Public Safety Leadership Appointments

Lighthorse Police Division

It is the mission of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Lighthorse Tribal Police Department Division to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the incidence of fear and crime, and to enhance public safety while working with the communities within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to improve their quality of life. Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence.

Ancillary Offices

LH Community Police
K-9 Unit
LH Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
Size & Weight
Lake Unit
LH Special Operations
SWAT
Dive Unit/ERT
Drone Unit
Mounted Police
Facility Security Unit

Contact Lighthorse Tribal Police

Richard Phillips, Chief of Police

Call (918) 732-7831

Lighthorse Tribal Police page

Criminal Investigations Division

The mission of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Criminal Investigation Division is to conduct thorough, impartial, and legally sound criminal investigations in order to protect the safety, rights, and sovereignty of the Muscogee Nation. CID is committed to pursuing justice through professionalism, accountability, and collaboration with tribal, state, and federal partners while upholding the traditions, values, and laws of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Ancillary Offices

Major Crimes
Property Crimes
Special Victims
Sex Offender Registry & Compliance
Forensics
Intelligence & Case Support

Contact Criminal Investigations Division

Anthony Thompson, Chief of Investigations, Public Safety Liaison

Anthony (918) 752-4979

Criminal Investigations page

Conservation Rangers Division

The Mission of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Conservation Ranger Department is to protect, preserve, and steward the lands, waters, wildlife, and natural resources entrusted to our Nation, guided by the values of our ancestors and the responsibility to safeguard them for future generations. We are committed to upholding tribal sovereignty through professional enforcement, education, and community engagement, ensuring that all who live, work, and recreate within the Muscogee (Creek) Nation do so in harmony with Mvskoke culture, the environment, and the laws of our Nation.

Ancillary Offices

Wildlife Enforcement
Park & Preservation Protection
Land & Mineral Oversight
Oil and Gas Regulation

What We Do

Enforce wildlife, environmental, and land-use laws.
Protect tribal lands, parks, waters, and natural resources.
Conduct education and outreach regarding conservation laws.
Preserve cultural and environmental heritage.
Oversee oil, gas, land, and mineral regulatory compliance.

Whom We Serve

Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens.
Hunters, anglers, and outdoor recreation users.
Tribal land and mineral stakeholders.
Future generations of the Nation.
The natural resources entrusted to tribal stewardship.

Contact Conservation Rangers

Leland Bear, Chief Conservation Ranger

Call (918) 759-0487

Emergency Management Division

The Mission of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Office of Emergency Management aims to minimize the effects of man-made and natural disasters upon the people of Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Oklahoma by preparing, implementing and exercising preparedness plans, assisting local government subdivisions with training and mitigation of disasters, and by coordinating actual disaster response/recovery operations across the 5000 square miles of the Tribal jurisdiction. MCNEM also works with The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Administration, Oklahoma Emergency Management, Tribal Partners and Local communities.

Ancillary Offices

Emergency Operations Planning
Hazard Mitigation & Preparedness
Communications
Community Support & Outreach
Training

What We Do

Prepare for, mitigate, and respond to natural and man-made disasters.
Coordinate emergency operations across tribal jurisdiction.
Maintain emergency operations planning and hazard mitigation strategies.
Provide training and community preparedness programs.
Coordinate with FEMA, DHS, State OEM, and local partners.

Whom We Serve

Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens.
Tribal departments and programs.
Local communities within tribal jurisdiction.
First responders and partner agencies.
Communities impacted by disaster events.

Contact Emergency Management

Heath Underwood, Emergency Management Director

Call (918) 549-2702

Emergency Management page

Detention Services Division

The Mission of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Detention Services Division is to ensure the safe, secure, and humane custody of individuals entrusted to our care while upholding the sovereignty, laws, and judicial authority of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Detention Services is committed to maintaining professional standards, operational integrity, and offender accountability through secure facility management, court coordination, registry compliance, and support services that promote safety, dignity, and lawful administration of justice.