Gadvikian Tribe

Indigenous tribe of the Americas

Gadvikian Guardians | Tribal Law Enforcement Authority

Gadvikian Guardians

Tribal Law Enforcement • Protective Services • Sovereign Security Authority

Official Authority

The Gadvikian Guardians serve as the official law enforcement, protective services, and peacekeeping arm of the Lenape of Delaware – Gadvikian Tribe.

This body operates under inherent Indigenous sovereignty, trust jurisdiction, and charter authority independent of municipal or state agencies.

Charter & Jurisdiction

Established by Tribal Charter and Sovereign Declaration
Jurisdiction applies to:
- Tribal members
- Tribal trust property
- Tribal institutions and events
- Consenting private parties
Operates within:
- Tribal jurisdiction
- Trust jurisdiction
- Private international law principles

Governing Law

Tribal Constitution & Gadvikian Charter
Inherent Indigenous Sovereignty
Natural Law & Common Law Principles
International Law:
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Non-commercial Trust Law

Officer Roles & Structure

Chief Guardian – Supreme operational authority
Deputy Chief – Command oversight and training
Field Guardians – Peacekeeping & patrol operations
Protective Detail Officers – Diplomatic & executive protection
Investigative Guardians – Internal and external investigations
Tribal Marshals – Process service and enforcement of tribal orders

Authority & Functions

Peacekeeping and public safety
Protection of tribal leaders and diplomats
Security for tribal facilities and lands
Enforcement of tribal codes and orders
Inter-jurisdictional cooperation when applicable

Official Certificates

The Gadvikian Guardians issue the following official credentials:

Officer Commission Certificates
Oath of Office Certificates
Tribal Law Enforcement Identification
Protective Services Authorization Letters
Training & Qualification Certificates

Badges & Identification

Serialized Tribal Law Enforcement Badges
Official Guardian Shield Emblem
Unique Officer Badge Numbers
Embedded verification and registry support
Non-commercial, non-state issued credentials

Verification & Accountability

All Guardians are recorded in the official tribal registry and subject to:

Code of Conduct & Ethics
Tribal disciplinary review
Ongoing training requirements
Internal accountability boards

NOTICE: When engaged in a commercial or professional capacity within the State of Texas, all required state licensing, registrations, and compliance credentials are maintained and available for verification upon lawful request. This credential is presented as supplemental organizational and identification verification in conjunction with applicable Texas licensing and regulatory compliance.

Click the link to verify Texas commercial capacity https://gadvikiantribe.net/license-verification/Licensing