Daugherty Promoted to Police Superintendent
In July 2026, Paul Daugherty became Acting Superintendent following the retirement of Superintendent Michael Dubois. On August 13, 2026, he was officially appointed Superintendent of the Cayuga Nation Police Department.Paul joined the CNPD in May 2023 after nearly 20 years with the New York State University Police. During his time there, he was assigned to […]
CNPD Recruits at US Army Fort Drum
On Thursday May 14, 2026, CNPD and Cayuga Nation Human Resources staff participated in a career fair for military personnel assigned to US Army Fort Drum, near Watertown, NY. This is a very difficult time for hiring new or experienced law enforcement officers, with a very limited number of available qualified candidates. Through the US […]
CNPD Receives Important Training From DOJ
April 14-15, 2026 representatives from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) provided on-site training to CNPD personnel. Officers were provided with role-based instruction for their duties and responsibilities under the Tribal Assistance Program and Federal Sex Offender Registration & Notification Act.
CNPD Earns Elite Status in Lexipol Readiness Recognition Program
The Cayuga Nation Police Department (CNPD) has been recognized as Elite in the Mission Milestones category of the Lexipol Readiness Recognition Program for excellence in training management during 2025. The Elite ranking is the highest recognition available in the program. The program recognizes agencies that achieve excellence in their use of Lexipol (Lexipol.com) solutions. This […]
US Army Ft. Drum
US Army Ft. Drum (Watertown, NY) Recruiting Event 14 MAY 2026.
Reclaims Final Illegally Occupied Property
Cayuga Nation Reclaims Final Illegally OccupiedProperty; Concludes 15-Year Struggle to Restore Rule of Law and HousingSovereignty Seneca Falls, New York, April 21, 2026: The Cayuga Nation is pleased to announce that it has successfully and peacefully regained possession of the residential property at 2906 State Route 89, Seneca Falls, NY. This historic action, completed on April […]
Equal Protection Claims to Proceed
Cayuga Nation Secures Federal Court Ruling Allowing Equal Protection Claims to Proceed Seneca Falls, New York, March 17, 2026: On March 16, 2026, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York issued a decision denying Seneca and Cayuga Counties’ latest efforts to dismiss the Cayuga Nation’s lawsuit against them for their […]
Cayuga Nation Police & Housing Departments Training for Area Firefighters
On Monday June 9th, and again on June 16th the Nation’s Police and Housing Departments hosted live-action training for area firefighters. Utilizing residential property that had been condemned, firefighters from the Seneca Falls and Fayette Fire Departments got a rare opportunity to train on an actual structure using their rescue equipment, tools and techniques. The […]
CNPD Recognized for Excellence in Training Management
Seneca Falls, New York, 3 April 2025: The Cayuga Nation Police Department (CNPD) is proud to announce that it has been recognized for excellence in training management during 2024 by Lexipol, the leading provider of solutions that empower performance excellence in public safety. The Lexipol Connect program tracks and evaluates law enforcement agency employee performance […]
Cayuga Nation Continues Strong Financial Support Of Union Springs Hose Company
Union Springs, New York, March 21, 2025: The Cayuga Nation donated $60,000 to Union Springs Hose Company (Union Springs Fire Department), which supported the acquisition of a rescue hovercraft. Fire Chief Garret Waldron and 1st Deputy Fire Chief Jessica Waldron met with Cayuga Nation Police Superintendent Michael DuBois earlier this month to explain the importance […]