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Cherokee Nation Councilwoman Dora Smith-Patzkowski made the rounds on Friday, dropping off checks that will support local law enforcement.

The Dewey Police Department and the Ramona Police Department both received just over $6,800. The Washington County Sheriff's Office received $6,000.

In a post on Facebook, Smith-Patzkowski shared the following statement:

"Cherokee Nation and local communities working together for a better tomorrow."