Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe hires new police chief

The Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe is honored to welcome Robin Souvenir as Chief of the Shoalwater Bay Tribal Police Department.

Souvenir brings 24 years of experience in law enforcement, including serving as their past chief before being elected as Pacific County Sheriff from 2019-2022, according to a social media post by the official outlet of the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe.

“I am honored to once again serve as Chief of Police for the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe. This time, there are the additional duties of Emergency Management.”

“This is where my law enforcement journey began, and I feel truly blessed to return. While we face a number of challenges ahead, I believe that with those challenges come great opportunities for success,” he said. “Our department is motivated and committed to being an active part of the people we serve, growing not just as a police department, but as a unified community.”