Recognizes the Catawba Nation Police Department as an official law enforcement agency in South Carolina.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to recognize the Catawba Nation Police Department as an official law enforcement agency. It defines the department's jurisdiction, powers, and duties, including the ability to enforce tribal, state, and federal laws on Catawba lands. Officers must meet specific qualifications and training standards. The bill also allows for mutual aid agreements with other law enforcement agencies and clarifies that the department's recognition does not alter the authority of other law enforcement entities.

Recognizes the Catawba Nation Police Department as an official law enforcement agency in South Carolina.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to recognize the Catawba Nation Police Department as an official law enforcement agency. It defines the department's jurisdiction, powers, and duties, including the ability to enforce tribal, state, and federal laws on Catawba lands. Officers must meet specific qualifications and training standards. The bill also allows for mutual aid agreements with other law enforcement agencies and clarifies that the department's recognition does not alter the authority of other law enforcement entities.