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"Indian" police units established as part of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

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Within the Bureau of Indian Affairs, 48 agencies establish police units to police cultural practices and promote assimilation. These units are also responsible for enforcing the regulations imposed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.