1. Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma Identifier: CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Dewey F. Bartlett Collection Title: Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma Date: 1976-01-14 Creator: Butler, Raymond Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources, Native Americans Names: Kaw Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Pawnee Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, Otoe Nation, Ponca Nation, Tonkawa Nation Topic: Indians of North America--United States Congress: 94th (1975-1977)
![["A series of letters and communications regarding the certification of five Indian tribes in Oklahoma to perform law enforcement functions. There are concerns about the jurisdiction of the State of Oklahoma in Indian country, and a legal opinion is being sought. Senator Bartlett and other tribal representatives are involved in discussions to address these issues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Dewey%20F.%20Bartlett%20Collection/Subject,%201946-1978-CAC_CC_003_2_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0000-Tulsa%20Office%20Files,%20Indians,%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs,%201974,%201976/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_003_8_61_29_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Law Enforcement Certification for Five Indian Tribes in Oklahoma")