Beyond Stereotypes: Examining the Role of Law Enforcement in “Reservation Dogs”

ByKevin

The camera lingers on Officer Big, played with captivating stoicism by Zahn McClarnon, as he stares out at the Oklahoma landscape. A call has come in – some teenage antics down by the creek. It’s a familiar scene, a slice of life on the reservation. But within this seemingly mundane moment lies a wealth of…

Policing the Rez: Examining the Role of Law Enforcement in “Reservation Dogs”

ByKevin

A Complex Relationship on Display “He’s just a rez cop, what’s he gonna do?” This dismissive line, uttered with a mix of exasperation and resignation in an episode of “Reservation Dogs,” encapsulates the complex relationship between law enforcement and the Native American community depicted in the critically acclaimed television series. “Reservation Dogs,” created by Sterlin…