1.1 – Federal Alignment with LEOSA (18 U.S.C. § 926B)

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All sworn Maya-We Marshals, including diplomatic security officers, international marshals, and special envoys, shall be recognized as Qualified Law Enforcement Officers (QLEO) under U.S. federal law pursuant to:

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• 18 U.S. Code § 926B – Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA)

• Recognition of Indigenous national policing structures per U.S. v. Lara, 541 U.S. 193 (2004)

• The Vienna Convention, Article 27 and Article 40, regarding inviolability of official protection services.

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1.2 – Portability Across Jurisdictions

 

Under the LEOSA framework, Maya-We Marshals in good standing may carry a firearm across any U.S. state or territory — including Puerto Rico — while performing official duties and during mandated diplomatic protection missions.

 

Article II – Peacekeeping & Firearm Readiness Standards

 

2.1 – Core Firearm Training Requirements All Maya-We Marshals must complete a Peace-Integrated Training Protocol (PITP), including:

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• Use-of-force de-escalation training (inspired by UN Peacekeeping Standards),

• Close Protection & Diplomacy Procedures (per UN Handbook on Peacekeeping Operations),

• Target discipline and decision-making courses,

• International cultural scenario drills, with emphasis on Indigenous populations and humanitarian aid.

• Readiness training shall incorporate inter-Indigenous operational coordination, particularly with kin-recognized tribes such as the Guainía Taíno, for the purpose of ensuring protocol alignment and mutual cultural respect.

 

2.2 – Annual Certification & Field Review Each officer must requalify annually in:

 

• Firearm proficiency and ethical restraint,

• Diplomacy-integrated crisis negotiation,

• Indigenous customary law,

• Anti-trauma tactical preparedness (for both civilian and officer mental health).Failure to requalify results in temporary suspension of the D-SP License until standards are met.

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 Article III – The Iron Feather Code of Conduct 

 

3.1 – Code Principle: “Peace Before Iron” Derived from the teachings of Guarocuya, and rooted in Taíno ceremonial law:

 

“We are the children of the Feather, keepers of peace. But let it be known: if the sacred is threatened, the Iron will rise—not to conquer, but to protect.

 

”3.2 – Five Ethical Tenets of the Iron Feather

 

Marshal Maya-We Marshals must live by:

 

• Karu’yu (Respect) – Use authority only to serve and protect, never to intimidate.

• Nitayno (Honor) – Be the first to mediate, the last to raise arms.

• Bohique’ra (Healing) – Know that every conflict leaves trauma. Reduce it where possible.

• Kabei’ra (Clarity) – Let all decisions be clean, fair, and witness-ready.

• Areyto’na (Legacy) – Remember that every action shapes the legacy of the Nation.

 

 Article IV – Disciplinary Action and External Cooperation

 

4.1 – Code Violation Consequences

 

Any Maya-We Marshal found to violate national laws, breach international protections, or misuse their D-SP authority will be:

• Immediately suspended,

• Tried by the Council of Iron Will,

• andReferred to the host nation for sentencing under cooperative mutual legal aid, with penalties up to 18 years (in alignment with national accountability standards).

 

4.2 – External Cooperation Protocols

 

Maya-We Marshals may operate with allied law enforcement agencies if:

 

• A mutual assistance treaty or cooperative task order exists,

• Maya-We authority is recognized within the jurisdiction, and

• Maya-We command hierarchy retains veto power over Marshal deployment.