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Muckleshoot Tribal Police Department
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is a sovereign Indian Nation located in southeast King County. The tribe's geographical boundaries lie in three jurisdictions: Pierce County, the City of Auburn, and unincorporated King County.
The reservation falls under Public Law 280 jurisdiction, with police services supplied by both King County and Auburn.
As an unincorporated jurisdiction, the Tribe already receives base-level police services from the King County Sheriff's Office. However, in an effort to enhance police presence on the Reservation and add supplemental services, the Tribe elected to form its own police department to provide additional services to Tribe members including crime prevention training, block watches, and community action programs. Additionally, the deputies employ problem-solving techniques to deter crime within the tribal community, interact with and mentor tribal youth, provide special emphasis for issues concerning the community, and build partnerships with community members to prevent crime.
Currently the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe Police Department consists of the police chief, a storefront deputy, a school resource officer, a Muckleshoot Housing Authority deputy and numerous reactive/proactive patrol deputies who form a Community Response Team.
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and the Sheriff's Office have partnered together to provide Tribal police services since 2000.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons
The King County Sheriff's Office is committed to addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis through a dedicated partnership with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. Guided by respect for Tribal sovereignty and a shared commitment to public safety, we work collaboratively to strengthen investigations, improve communication, and provide coordinated support for Indigenous individuals, families, and communities impacted by violence and disappearance.
Through culturally informed practices, intergovernmental cooperation, and community engagement, we strive to build trust, improve investigative outcomes, and ensure families receive timely, respectful, and compassionate assistance. Together, we are committed to advancing safety, accountability, justice, and healing for Indigenous people throughout King County.