Lighthorse Police Dept. celebrates 15 years

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ADA – The law enforcement arm of the Chickasaw Nation is celebrating 15 years of service.

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ADA – The law enforcement arm of the Chickasaw Nation is celebrating 15 years of service.

The Lighthorse Police Department was re-established in 2004 and provides law enforcement services to the Chickasaw Nation and citizens within its jurisdiction, as well as assist city, county and state police daily.

Lighthorse has cross-deputization agreements with 48 law enforcement agencies located within and surrounding the 13 counties of the Chickasaw Nation.

In addition to its patrol and investigative responsibilities, the Lighthorse Police Department also oversees a prescription take back program, a sex offender registry, a confidential hotline, an online tip form, and a youth police academy.

The Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department includes specially trained K-9 teams which are popular at local schools.