Washington's tribes are committed to investing in public safety and emergency services that protect all residents across the state. Tribal governments pay for critical services like law enforcement, fire departments and health care for their members and nearby communities.
For more information about tribal investments, please visit our News Archive.
Examples of tribal investments and donations to police, fire, EMS and public safety services include:
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In 2011, the Stillaguamish Tribe donated $86,864 to fund the Snohomish County deputy prosecutor position that had been targeted for a budget cut.
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The Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe donated $1.5 million for land and construction to expand the Blyn Fire District fire station in Sequim Fire District #3.
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Serving the Tulalip community seven days a week, 24 hours a day, Tulalip Tribal Police Services patrol all Tribal Villages, local communities and the City of Quil Ceda. The department has earned an excellent reputation as one of the premier Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies in reviews by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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The Squaxin Island Tribe has funded the salary of one Mason County Sheriff's Deputy and one part time Community Service Officer. The tribe has also purchased a command car, two defibrillators and two "Jaws of Life" for Fire District #4 in Mason County.
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Funding provided by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe has allowed the Clallam County Sheriff's Office to hire its newest deputy, and send her to a Washington state criminal justice academy to better prepare her for the job.
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The Kalispel Tribal Public Safety Department provides professional law enforcement, firefighting and emergency medical services to Kalispel Tribal members and neighbors in the surrounding community, working in conjunction with other fire and police services in the area.
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The Lummi Nation Police Department is full service department providing 24-hour emergency response, investigative services and protection for the Lummi Nation and those living in the Lummi area community.
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The Nisqually Indian Tribe operates a comprehensive public safety department, including Police, Corrections and Fish & Wildlife divisions, providing a valuable service to the Nisqually people and the surrounding community.
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The Swinomish Police Department was the first tribal police department in the State of Washington to meet the requirements for accreditation by the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.
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The City of Lakewood's West Pierce Fire District received a $30,000 grant from the Nisqually Indian Tribe in 2012 to expand emergency medical services during peak demand periods.
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