The Tribe has operated its own police force for many years, but in 2002, Law enforcement is a portion of the overall responsibility to Tribal members and thousands of visitors who pass through the various Choctaw communities daily.

Patrol officers are either trained at MLEOTA (Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy) in Pearl, MS or are graduates of the Indian Police Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, NM. The department has a Training Officer on duty to conduct on-going training for officers. Ninety-eight percent of the DPS staff are Tribal members that are trained and mentored to provide the best public safety services to Tribal members and the Choctaw community.

Contact Us  
Phone: 601-663-2216
Fax: 601-663-7635

In an emergency, please call 911 

Physical location is:
Smith John Justice Complex

Main Entrance is located on James Billie Road

Mailing address:
125 River Ridge Circle

Choctaw, MS 39350

Programs
Patrol/K9
Criminal Investigations Division
Sex Register
Non-Member Permit Division
Internal Affairs
Coroner
Evidence
Trainer

Choctaw Wildlife and Parks (CWP) is responsible for enforcing the regulations as it relates to outdoor recreational activities, natural resources protection, and Choctaw Wildlife, Environmental and Animal Control Codes. The Choctaw Animal Control Program is a branch under the Choctaw Wildlife and Parks Department.

Wildlife rangers are responsible for enforcing hunting and fishing regulations; management of wildlife, fishery, and natural resources; the control of nuisance species throughout Tribal lands; and lastly, the promotion of natural resources conservation and outdoor safety through educational programs and outdoor recreational activities. Animal Control officers are responsible for the enforcement of the Tribal Animal Control Code; control of domestic species throughout Tribal lands; and promotion of responsible pet ownership through educational programs and various sponsored pet health clinics when available.

With this in mind, the Wildlife & Parks department is committed to providing management and conservation efforts Tribal members in order to ensure the sustainability of benefits for all recreational resources for future generations to appreciate and continue the ceremonial, cultural, and economic values of our Tribal natural resources, as well as protection of pets, livestock, and human health and safety.

Hunting & Fishing – Rules/Regulations
Permit for Hunting and trapping
Non-Indian Fishing/Hunting – must be married to Tribal Member and pay $100 year

Contact Us  
Phone: 601-663-7900
Fax: 601-663-7939

In an emergency, please call 911 

Physical location is:
Building behind Smith John Justice Complex

Mailing address:
125 River Ridge Circle
Choctaw, MS 39350

More Information

Animal Control (domestic and wild animals) – nuance animals, dog bite, abandoned, removal of dead animal, or neglected animals

Surrendering animals

Spay/Neuter – No longer free service available

Registration and proof of pet vaccination record

Penalty for not registering your pet- $75

Public Safety also operates the Choctaw Detention centers which includes youth and adult facilities.

The purpose of Youth Detention is to keep youth who have committed crimes separate from the public; the purpose has shifted from punitive practices and punishing youth to rehabilitating youth and helping them re-enter society as productive citizens. 

 The Adult Detention Center is to provide for pre-trial detention and the lawful commitment of persons under the jurisdiction of the Choctaw Court. Choctaw Detention will operate its facility in a way that provides for and protects the basic civil and human rights of its inmate population.

Both facilities operate and comply with the Tribal Constitution, Tribal Code of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, applicable federal law and the Bureau of Indians Affairs.

Contact Us
Phone: 601-663-7901
Fax: 601-663-7980

In an emergency, please call 911 

Physical location is:
Smith John Justice Complex
Main Entrance is located on James Billie Road

Mailing address:
125 River Ridge Circle
Choctaw, MS 39350

Programs

Adult Detention Center

Youth Detention Center – Full time teacher and behavioral; Transitional Living Unit

Maintenance

This center is a state-of-the-art component that controls all emergency communications for the Department of Public Safety and Choctaw Health Center. With three shifts, the center is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

Contact Us  
Phone: 601-656-8711
Fax: 601-663-7635

In an emergency, please call 911 

Physical location is:
Smith John Justice Complex
Main Entrance is located on James Billie Road

Mailing address:
125 River Ridge Circle
Choctaw, MS 39350

A Uniform Patrol Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment in various settings, such as commercial properties, residential complexes, events, and public spaces. Their primary duty is to prevent and deter unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and other potential security threats.

Contact Us  
Phone: 601-663-7824
Fax: 601-663-7635

In an emergency, please call 911 

Physical location is:
Smith John Justice Complex
Main Entrance is located on James Billie Road

Mailing address:
125 River Ridge Circle
Choctaw, MS 39350

The WeTip program is a completely anonymous way to report or provide information about a crime. Be the solution. If you have any information regarding crime or misconduct in our Tribal Communities, call WeTip.

Three ways to anonymously report any crime or provide information regarding a crime:

Call: 844-601-1308

Scan: to report

Text: text the word REPORT to 844-601-1308