Emergency Management

Upper Sioux Emergency Management focuses on the needs of the Upper Sioux Community in preparation for, mitigation from, response to and recovery from Emergencies or Disaster that can affect the reservation. The Emergency Management (EM) Department works to create a more resilient community through the development of plans, training of employees and community members, the use of community outreach, and through the development of and participation in exercises that test the capability of the departments and entities of the tribal organization. The EM Department coordinates with tribal and non-tribal response agencies and entities to develop a system of response for simulated and actual events that have the potential to threaten life, property, environment and\or the assets of the Upper Sioux Community and its members.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Upper Sioux Police Department, in partnership with Upper Sioux Community, is to protect and preserve life and protect property, to understand and serve the needs of the community neighborhoods, and to improve the quality of life by building capacities to maintain order, recognize and resolve problems, and apprehend criminals in a manner consistent with the law and reflective of shared community values.