2.2.3.010 Findings

(a) The Pueblo's jurisdiction extends to all lands, persons, and activities within the Pueblo;

(b) The safety, health and well-being of the Pueblo's community members and protection of property are matters of great importance;

(c) The Pueblo relies on the Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services ("BIA Law Enforcement") to provide the primary law enforcement services for the Pueblo;

(d) BIA Law Enforcement does not have a sufficient number of police officers to provide the necessary law enforcement coverage at the Pueblo for Feast Day;

(e) Pursuant to Section 5.1(5) of the Pueblo's Civil and Criminal Code, the Council may issue commissions to law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions in accordance with the traditions and customs of the Pueblo;

(f) The Council has determined it to be in the best interests of the Pueblo to authorize the Governor to issue law enforcement commissions to law enforcement officers from other jurisdictions as necessary to ensure proper law enforcement coverage during the annual Feast Day time period.