The Coquille Indian Tribal Police Department was started in 1996.
The department employs a total of four members including three officers and one chief of police.
The department has a Law Enforcement Explorer Post as well as a Reserve Officer Program
The department has a local patrol area that is about 10 mile long. Additionally, the Coquille Forest accounts for another 5900 acres of patrol area.
All officers have to complete mandatory training and complete the Department Of Public Safety and Standards police academy to receive a basic police officer certification.
The department follows state law, as well as tribal law as we are a public law, 280 reservation.