The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council shall appoint the Chief of Police by resolution. The Chief of Police shall manage and supervise the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Police Department.
(Res. 19-A-061, 6/24/2019)
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Note: The Tribe created this chapter in order to codify the specific qualifications that tribal police officers must have in order to become active tribal law enforcement officers and to enforce the Tribe’s laws. New sub-section 17.09.01 (c) in Title 17 is a part of Resolution 19-A-061 and codifies the specific qualifications that tribal natural resource enforcement officers must have. The required qualifications for officers under both Title 5 and Title 17 are the same.
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Police Officers shall regularly patrol all land within the exterior boundaries of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Reservation and all parcels of land held in trust for the Tribe by the United States regardless of location. The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Police Officers shall have the authority to enforce the Tribe’s Law and Order Code and all other ordinances and resolutions of the Tribe.
(Res. 19-A-061, 6/24/2019)
A Port Gamble S’Klallam police officer must meet the following qualifications:
(a)
Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older, in sound physical condition, and of sufficient size and strength to perform the duties required; and
(b)
Must be possessed of courage, self-reliance, intelligence, and high sense of loyalty and duty; and
(c)
Must never have been convicted of a felony or of any domestic violence offense, nor have been convicted of any misdemeanor for a period of three (3) years (dependent on review of incident) prior to appointment, and
(d)
Must have successfully completed at least one of the following four requirements during the first six months of employment. Tribal Council may extend the time for the basic training requirement on a case-by-case basis. Successful completion of basic training is a requisite to the continuation of employment.
(1)
The Basic Law Enforcement Academy provided by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission; or
(2)
Both the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy and the Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy provided by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission; or
(3)
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Reserve Academy; or
(4)
Another law enforcement training academy that the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission or the Federal Law Enforcement Training Commission accepts and verifies in writing to the Tribe as an equivalent academy while the officer waits for the opportunity to attend the Washington State Basic Equivalency Academy.
CRIMINAL CODE – CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENSES SUMMARIZED | ||
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Chapter 5.01 Offenses Against the Person | ||
§ 5.01.01 | Assault | Felony 1 and 2, Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.02 | Intimidation/Coercion | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.01.03 | Robbery | Felony 2 |
§ 5.01.04 | Criminal Homicide | Felony 1 |
§ 5.01.05 | Vehicular Homicide | Felony 1 |
§ 5.01.06 | Manslaughter | Felony 1 |
§ 5.01.07 | Reckless Endangerment | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.08 | Kidnapping | Felony 1 and 2 |
§ 5.01.09 | Unlawful Detainment | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.10 | Custodial Interference | Felony 2 |
§ 5.01.11 | Endangering the Welfare of a Child | Felony 2 |
§ 5.01.12 | Contributing to the Criminal Act of a Minor | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.13 | Verbal or Written Threat | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.14 | Stalking | Misdemeanor 1, Felony 2 |
§ 5.01.15 | Harassment | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.16 | Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.17 | Domestic Violence | Min. Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.18 | Family Violence | Min. Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.19 | Aggravated Domestic Violence | Min. Felony 2 |
§ 5.01.20 | Habitual Domestic Violence Offender | Felony 2 |
§ 5.01.21 | Interfering with Reporting of DV or FV | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.01.22 | Strangulation or Suffocation | Felony 1 |
Chapter 5.02 Property Related Offenses | ||
§ 5.02.01 | Trespass | Misdemeanor 2, Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.02.02 | Malicious Mischief | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.02.03 | Burglary | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.02.04 | Theft | Felony 2, Misdemeanor 1 and 2 |
§ 5.02.05 | Possession or Sale of Stolen Property | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.02.06 | Unlawful Dumping | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.02.07 | Maintaining a Public Nuisance | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.02.08 | Arson | Misdemeanor 1, Felony 2 |
§ 5.02.09 | Forgery | Felony 2 |
§ 5.02.10 | Fraud | Felony 2 |
§ 5.02.11 | Extortion | Felony 2 |
Chapter 5.03 Controlled Substances | ||
§ 5.03.01 | Definitions | None |
§ 5.03.02 | Substances Illegal Without a Valid Prescription | None |
§ 5.03.03 | Offenses and Penalties for Illegal Substances | Mis 1 – Fel 1 |
§ 5.03.04 | Possession or Use of Drug Paraphernalia | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.03.05 | Delivery of Controlled Substances, Alcohol, or Marijuana to a Minor | Felony 2 |
§ 5.03.06 | Unlawful Inhalation | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.03.07 | Unauthorized Possession or Distribution of Prescription Drugs | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.03.08 | Marijuana Possession and Use | Misdemeanor 1 and 2 |
§ 5.03.09 | Marijuana Production, Processing, and Sale | Mis. 2, Felony 2 |
§ 5.03.10 | Medical Marijuana | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.03.11 | Unauthorized Use of State Medical Marijuana Database | Felony 2 |
Chapter 5.04 Offenses Against the Community Peace, Morals, Safety and Welfare | ||
§ 5.04.01 | Reckless Driving | Repealed (See Chapter 5.09) |
§ 5.04.02 | Disorderly Conduct | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.04.03 | Gambling | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.04.04 | Prostitution | Repealed (See Chapter 5.07) |
§ 5.04.05 | Carrying a Concealed Firearm | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.04.06 | Firearm Violations | Misdemeanor 1—Felony 1 |
§ 5.04.07 | Unlawful Possession of Firearms | Felony 2 |
§ 5.04.08 | Cruelty to Animals, Dog Fighting Prohibited | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.04.09 | Failure to Send Children to School | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.04.10 | Failure to Control Animals | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.04.11 | Violating Provisions of a Protection Order | Misdemeanor 1 and Felony 2 |
§ 5.04.12 | Harboring a Person Who is Excluded | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.04.14 | Reckless Discharge of Fireworks | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.04.15 | Disruptive Discharge of Fireworks | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.04.16 | Violation of Fireworks Curfew | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.04.17 | Allowing a Minor Child to Discharge Fireworks | Misdemeanor 1 and 2 |
§ 5.04.18 | Delivery of Tobacco to Minor | Misdemeanor 1 |
Chapter 5.05 Offenses Related to Administration of Tribal Government | ||
§ 5.05.01 | Resisting Arrest | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.02 | Obstructing a Public Officer | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.03 | Refusing to Aid Officer | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.04 | Intimidation of a Public Officer | Repealed |
§ 5.05.05 | Escape | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.06 | Perjury | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.07 | Intimidating a Juror | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.08 | Intimidating a Witness | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.09 | Tampering with a Witness | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.10 | Tampering with Physical Evidence | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.11 | Misuse of Funds | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.12 | Official Misconduct | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.13 | Bribery | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.14 | Unlawful Arrest/False Charges | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.05.15 | Assault of Police Dog | Felony 2 |
§ 5.05.16 | Failure to Appear/Bail Jumping | Misdemeanor 1 |
Chapter 5.06 Other Offenses | ||
§ 5.06.01 | Violation of Tribal Ordinance | Repealed |
§ 5.06.02 | Criminal Attempt | One degree below primary offense |
§ 5.06.03 | Aiding and Abetting | Same degree as primary offense |
Chapter 5.07 Rape—Sex Crimes—Public Indecency—Prostitution | ||
§ 5.07.01 | Definitions | |
§ 5.07.02 | Testimony—Evidence—Written Motion—Admissibility | |
§ 5.07.03 | Defenses to Prosecution Under This Chapter | |
§ 5.07.04 | Rape in the First Degree | Felony 1 |
§ 5.07.05 | Rape in the Second Degree | Felony 1 |
§ 5.07.06 | Rape in the Third Degree | Felony 2 |
§ 5.07.07 | Statutory Rape in the First Degree | Felony 1 |
§ 5.07.08 | Statutory Rape in the Second Degree | Felony 2 |
§ 5.07.09 | Statutory Rape in the Third Degree | Felony 2 |
§ 5.07.10 | Child Molestation | Felony 2 |
§ 5.07.11 | Luring | Misdemeanor 1, Felony 2 |
§ 5.07.12 | Abusive Sexual Touching | Felony 1 |
§ 5.07.13 | Indecent Exposure | Misdemeanor 2 and 1 |
§ 5.07.14 | Voyeurism | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.07.15 | Sexually Explicit Communication with Minor | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.07.16 | Possession or Viewing Child Pornography | Felony 2 |
§ 5.07.17 | Prostitution | Misdemeanor |
§ 5.07.18 | Prostitution—Sex of Parties Immaterial | |
§ 5.07.19 | Promoting Prostitution—Definitions | |
§ 5.07.20 | Promoting Prostitution in the First Degree | Felony 1 |
§ 5.07.21 | Promoting Prostitution in the Second Degree | Felony 2 |
§ 5.07.22 | Permitting Prostitution | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.07.23 | Sex Trafficking | Felony 1 |
Chapter 5.08 Liquor | ||
§ 5.08.01 | Reference | None |
§ 5.08.02 | Illegal Sale, Purchase, Possession of Liquor; Illegal Transfer or Use of I.D. | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.08.03 | Minor in Possession of Liquor | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.08.04 | Minor Consuming Liquor. | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.08.05 | Delivery of Liquor to a Minor | Felony 2 |
§ 5.08.06 | Social Host Liability | Felony 2 |
§ 5.08.07 | Opening or Consuming Liquor in a Public Place. | Misdemeanor 2 |
§ 5.08.08 | Intoxication in a Public Place—Nuisance | Misdemeanor 2 |
Chapter 5.09 Driving a Motor Vehicle | ||
§ 5.09.01 | Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs or Glue | Misdemeanor 1 – Felony 1 |
§ 5.09.02 | Reckless Driving | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.09.03 | Hit and Run of Unattended Car or Other Property | Misdemeanor 1 |
§ 5.09.04 | Hit and Run of an Attended Vehicle or Other Property | Felony 2 |
§ 5.09.05 | Operating a Motor Vehicle While Privilege is Suspended or Revoked | Repealed |
§ 5.09.06 | Eluding a Law Enforcement Officer. | Felony 2 |
§ 5.09.07 | Prohibited Use of Alcoholic Beverages in Vehicle. | Misdemeanor 2 |
(Res. 19-A-061, 6/24/2019)