WINDOW ROCK, ARIZ. – Covering 27,413 square miles, Navajo Nation’s first responders work tirelessly for the people and, during May, are honored.
On Fri., May 10, the Navajo Nation recognizes its Navajo Nation police officers and its officers killed in the line of duty.
“Today, we recognize all of our Dine police officers, and we acknowledge us,” said President Nygren. “Who have and continue to protect our great Nation.”
Currently, there are 171 officers, including Commanders, Sergeants, and Lieutenants.
The Navajo Nation Police Department was created in 1872 with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Later, under the Indian Self Determination Act, the NNPD separated from BIA and became fully operational under the Navajo Nation.
“I know our women police officers have worked extremely hard,” said President Nygren. “To be in a male-dominated field and they continue to show our communities they can do what a male police officer can too, and that’s protecting our people.”
President Nygren applauds every Navajo Nation first responder.
On May 4, Firefighters were honored across the country, and President Nygren wanted to thank not only the Police Department but the Navajo Nation Fire Department as well.
“Our Nation’s first responders are always right there aiding our people and land if needed,” said President Nygren. “We need each of our first responders every day, so thank them and a huge thank you to their families who care for them in return.”
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