The chippewa cree tribes (CCT) goal with this project is to ensure the chippewa cree law enforcement services (CCLES) is a state-of-the-art facility that meets operational standards as well as the…

The Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy Reservation was awarded a $1,335,237 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.596 Tribal Justice Assistance Program). The grant funding will be used to: (1) purchase a new security and electronics system for the entire Chippewa Cree Law Enforcement Services (CCLES) facility; (2) upgrade the HVAC and building automation system; (3) address health and safety concerns by upgrading the plumbing; and (4) install a prison security fencing system to enhance safety and prevent the transmission of prohibited items. The overall goal of the project is to transform the CCLES into a state-of-the-art facility that meets operational, health, and safety standards for staff, prisoners, and the public. The grant award has an effective date of October 1, 2023 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028.

The chippewa cree tribes (CCT) goal with this project is to ensure the chippewa cree law enforcement services (CCLES) is a state-of-the-art facility that meets operational standards as well as the health and safety needs of the staff, prisoners, and the public. The tribe is proposing to increase the safety and health of the jail population, the general public, and the staff entrusted to administer the CCLES. Grant funds will be used to: (1) purchase a new security and electronics system throughout the entire facility; (2) upgrade the HVAC and building automation system (BAS) within the facility; (3) upgrade the plumbing to address health and safety concerns in the building; and (4) install a prison security fencing system to thwart escapes and the transmission of prohibited and potentially dangerous goods such as prepaid phones, drugs, weapons, and other illicit items from the outside.