The oglala sioux tribe (OST) will use AWA award funds to focus on enforcing the sorna ordinance, code and internal procedures; and continue to enhance working relationships with the state and…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Sex Offender Sentencing Monitoring Apprehending Registering and Tracking awarded the Oglala Sioux Tribe of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation $400,000 on March 1, 2026 under the Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program (CFDA 16.750).

The Oglala Sioux Tribe will enforce the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) ordinance, code, and internal procedures through enhanced sex offender monitoring. Compliance officers will conduct address verifications and spot checks using GIS and GPS systems to monitor offender locations and status. The program will establish direct interface reporting with NCIC, FBI, TTSORS, and other crime reporting systems. The tribe will conduct enhanced community awareness and safety initiatives, implement reporting and follow-up procedures for non-compliance, and provide training for sex offender compliance officers. The program will also enhance working relationships with state and surrounding jurisdictions.

Performance occurs in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, with a period of performance from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029. This is assistance type Project Grant.

The oglala sioux tribe (OST) will use AWA award funds to focus on enforcing the sorna ordinance, code and internal procedures; and continue to enhance working relationships with the state and surrounding jurisdictions. With the help of the compliance officers, the program will work toward improving the monitoring of SEX offenders location and status through address verifications and spot checks. With the continued use of the GIS and GPS systems, OST will ensure the correct locations for the officers to conduct their checks. The program will also create direct interface reporting with ncic/FBI/ttsors and other crime reporting systems. Additionally, enhanced community awareness and safety, reporting and follow-up for non-compliance, and training for the SEX offender compliance officers will be conducted.