John J. Grinsell

Set up the Northern Cheyenne Tribes Investigative Team by 638 contracting from the BIA OJS and obtained grant funding from various Federal entities

Administer the Sexual Offender Notification program (SORNA) in which we work with Federal US deputy Marshalls monitoring Sex Offenders

Investigate and indict persons that violate Federal crimes on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation

Obtained funding and supervised Tribal Victim Services program on Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation

Created Protocols for Missing Person Cases within the Reservation.

Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.

Traveled to reservations all over the United States participating in Opioid Reduction Operation.

Investigated Fentanyl and methamphetamine in Albuquerque Pueblo and Montana Indian reservations

Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.

Managed sensitive informants with discretion, obtaining vital information while maintaining source confidentiality.

Delivered expert testimony in court proceedings, presenting reliable evidence leading to successful prosecutions.

Trained other agents on the connection between missing persons and drug activity.

Indicted and convicted various persons for violating Federal Laws on the Crow Indian Reservation

Co-case agent on historic Hanna Harris case which started the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Persons movement. Received United States Attorney's Excellence Award for the United States v. Garrett Wadda and Eugenia Rowland.

Case Agent on the Roylynn Rideshorse, a murdered Crow Woman. The defendant received life in prison.

Bolstered public trust in law enforcement by conducting community outreach programs, emphasizing transparency and accountability.

Coordinated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.

Oversaw major investigations including homicides, drug trafficking operations, and financial crimes leading to significant arrests and convictions. Crime rate on the Blackfeet Reservation was reduced by 50%

Improved community safety by implementing proactive policing strategies and fostering strong relationships with local organizations.

Coordinated calls for services that were approximately 1500 per week. During tenure, the calls for service decreased to 300 per week due to community policing.

Implemented community-oriented policing initiatives, strengthening trust between officers and citizens.

Responded to and provided timely investigations of missing persons.

Obtained the first jury conviction for strangulation in the United States in United States v. Jordan James Lamott

Improved response times by optimizing patrol schedules and deploying officers based on peak demand periods.

Reduced crime rates by establishing intelligence-led policing tactics to target high-crime areas effectively.

Arranged conferences and meetings with other law enforcement officers to discuss high-profile criminal cases and unsolved crimes.

Leveraged social media platforms for effective communication with the public about important safety alerts, events, and department news updates including "War on Meth" movement that allowed for positive activities in the community.

• Enforced Tribal and Federal Laws on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
• Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement while participating in FBI sponsored Blackfeet Safe Trails Task Force

• Enforced Tribal and Federal Laws on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation
• Selected to the BIA OJS Special Response Team (SRT)
• Respond to various crises in Indian Country from Hurricanes in Seminole reservation in Florida to civil unrest at Crow Indian Reservation and Chemawa Indian, Salem OR

• Served as Chairman of the Gaming Commission
• Negotiated with state and federal representatives on behalf of the Tribe, advocating for resources and support in line with local priorities.
• Collaborated with fellow council members to develop and implement sound fiscal policies for the permanent budget which was invested the Tribe's settlement funding.
• Championed youth engagement initiatives, providing mentorship opportunities and access to civic participation for young community members.
• Advocated for increased funding for public safety, resulting in a decrease in crime rates within the community.

• Patrol Officer, enforced Tribal and Federal Laws on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation