Mission Statement

To serve, to protect the rights of people, and to promote and preserve the peace within the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo. 

The Tribal Police Division (TPD) provides law enforcement services to the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo community and visitors within the Pueblo’s boundaries. Guided by professionalism, integrity, and the Pueblo’s culture and values, TPD works to safeguard life and property, enforce tribal law fairly and impartially, preserve peace and order, and uphold the rights and sovereign powers of the Tribe. Led by Chief Robert Martinez, YDSP Tribal Police officers patrol the community, investigate crimes, and provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


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Serve the Tigua Nation. Protect Tribal Sovereignty. Build a Career Unlike Any Other.

The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribal Police Division offers a law enforcement career unlike any other in Texas. As a Tribal Police Officer, you will serve in Indian Country, protect a sovereign nation, and work alongside tribal, local, state, and federal law enforcement partners while making a meaningful impact in the community you serve. This is more than a job; it is an opportunity to serve with honor, purpose, and pride.

Why Choose YDSP Tribal Police?

Unique Opportunities

  • Serve in Indian Country
  • Protect Tribal Sovereignty
  • Federal and Tribal Commissions
  • Specialized Training and Leadership Development
  • Community-Oriented Policing

Competitive Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Annual Wage Increases
  • Educational Incentive Pay
  • Shift Differential Pay
  • TCOLE Certification Incentive Pay
  • Annual Retention Incentives
  • Longevity Incentives
  • Enhanced Retirement Benefits

Career Development

  • Federal Indian Police Academy Training
  • Field Training Officer Program
  • Investigations and Specialty Assignments
  • Instructor Opportunities
  • Promotional Opportunities

Join Our Team

Few law enforcement officers will ever have the opportunity to serve a sovereign nation and experience the unique challenges and rewards of Tribal policing.

If you are looking for a career that combines tribal sovereignty, federal training, community service, and professional development, we invite you to join the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribal Police Department.

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Reporting Crime

Report a crime to improve community safety. If you witness criminal activity, call your Tribal Police Department Dispatch at 915-860-9653. Provide as much detailed information as possible:

  • Incident or activity
  • Situation
  • Location
  • Time of day
  • Suspects
  • Any related information

Anonymous Crime Report

If you have information about theft, vandalism, drugs, or any illegal activity, call or log on to WeTip 24 hours a day to file an anonymous crime report.

1-800-78-CRIME

www.wetip.com

NO ONE WILL ASK YOUR NAME, YOU WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS

Tribal Police Division

Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Judicial Facility
9241 Socorro Rd. El Paso, TX 79907
Police Headquarters Phone: 915-860-7155
Police Headquarters Fax: 915-860-2794
Police Dispatch: 915-860-9653

 

The YDSP Tribal Police Division operates within the boundaries of the Tribal Reservation and Trust Land. In the event of an emergency, persons located off the reservation should dial 911.

Tribal Police Division