The choctaw nation of oklahoma (CNO) will use funds to provide CNO's criminal investigation division (CID) with the necessary equipment and supplies to elevate the CID's capabilities in preventing…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma $511,050 on October 1, 2025, under the Tribal Justice Assistance program (CFDA 16.596) to equip and supply the Choctaw Nation's Criminal Investigation Division with equipment and supplies to strengthen criminal investigative capabilities, specifically targeting prevention of sexual abuse material distribution and child sexual abuse material creation and distribution.

The Criminal Investigation Division will work closely with regional partners, Choctaw Nation departments, and third-party investigators to strengthen basic criminal investigative services and enhance public safety and security across the reservation. The funding will extend capabilities to the Lighthorse Police as well.

The award covers the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, with place of performance in Durant, Oklahoma. The Tribal Justice Assistance program supports critical needs of tribal justice systems to prevent crime and ensure tribal safety through development, implementation, and enhancement of tribal justice system capacity.

The choctaw nation of oklahoma (CNO) will use funds to provide CNO's criminal investigation division (CID) with the necessary equipment and supplies to elevate the CID's capabilities in preventing violent crime, specifically sexual abuse material distribution. The funding will fill a necessary GAP in preventing/reducing child sexual abuse material creation and distribution abuse, as well as strengthening basic criminal investigative services. The project will ensure that CID will work closely with regional partners, CNO departments, and other third-party investigators in need. CNO is determined to see the CID and all lighthorse police benefit from the enhanced and expanded equipment through this funding and make a difference in the lives of tribal members while having a greater impact on the future of public safety and security within the reservation. No conference activities are planned for this award.