
Police Department
Our Mission
The mission of the Meskwaki Nation Police Department is to improve the quality of life through the reduction of crime, maintenance of public order, and the enhancement of public safety by providing open, honest, and professional law enforcement service while protecting the proud cultural tradition of the Meskwaki people.
About Our Department
Tribal Council Resolution #1-2001, passed January 18, 2011, enacted Articles 1 & 2 of Title 13, Law & Order of the Tribal Code, which legislatively established the Tribal Police Department. The department’s operational systems were activated in 2005, and the Meskwaki Nation Police Department (MNPD) patrols began October 1, 2006.
Our Focuses
- Community-oriented policing
- Working in partnership with Tribal entities
- Collaborating with other local, state, tribal, and federal enforcement offices and agencies
- Providing 24-hour patrols of the Meskwaki Settlement and surrounding boundaries
- Assisting with ambulance medical and fire calls
- Assisting motorists in need of help
- Crime prevention
- Conducting community education and outreach
- Co-Sponsor of the Meskwaki Nation-Toledo Police Explorer Post #186 – the program provides career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities, and community service activities.
- Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) – site office for the registration of sex offenders.
2022 Meskwaki Youth Turkey Hunt
Raffle Drawing will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Meskwaki Nation Police Department (MNPD) is inviting four Meskwaki Youth (ages 10-16) to go on a two-day, fun-filled turkey hunt with Meskwaki Mentors (mentours TBD).
- Four (4) participants will be chosen in a raffle drawing.*
- If you entered your child last year and their name was not drawn, their name will be entered into the raffle twice this year.
- If your child WAS chosen in a past youth hung event, he/she will NOT be eligible for future hunting events.
*MNPD would like to give every child the opportunity to enjoy this experience, however space is limited.
Hunt participants will learn how to clean birds, and also get to take one home to share with family and friends. A customized turkey call will be gifted to each participant.
MNPD Firearms Instructor Sgt. Kole Northland will instruct a Firearms Safety Course on April 8, which will be a requirement in order to participate. All equipment will be provided.
Call MNPD for any questions at (641) 484-4844.

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Mark V. Bear
Police Commissioner (interim)
Meskwaki Nation Police Department
[email protected]641-484-4844
Dustin Blackburn
Assistant Chief of Police/SORNA Administrator
Meskwaki Nation Police Department
[email protected]641-484-4844
Melinda Diego
Administrative Assistant
Meskwaki Nation Police Department
[email protected]641-484-4844
Department Contact Information
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Physical & Mailing Address
1632 305th Street
Tama, IA 52339
Phone Number
Office Telephone: (641) 484-4844
Our officers provide 24-hour coverage.
For 24-hour non-emergency assistance and to be connected to the MNPD officer on duty:
- Dial (641) 484-3760 (Meskwaki/Tama County Dispatch telephone number)
- Choose option 1
- Ask to speak with the MNPD officer on duty
Fax Number
(641) 484-4843
Office Location
We are located on the 2nd floor of the Public Works Building. Use the east side entrance and walk up the stairs to find our office.
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Get in touch with our main office if you have general questions or need assistance finding the correct department to contact.