Senate panel takes up Indian law enforcement
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
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The
Senate Indian Affairs
Committee held a field hearing in Arizona on Monday to address law enforcement issues in Indian Country.
Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota), the chairman of the committee, and
Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) attended the hearing. It took place on the
Salt River
Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Phoenix.
Tribal leaders said they need more funding for police officers, courts and detention facilities. They said certain crimes go unpunished by the federal and state governments.
Diane Humetewa, a member of the Hopi Tribe who serves as
U.S. Attorney of Arizona, said federal prosecutors bring cases when there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime. Unless the statute of limitations runs out, cases that are declined can be filed at a later date, she said.
The hearing was webcast but the feed cut out during the first panel of witnesses. It came back as the second panel was wrapping up its testimony.
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Tribes seek more federal funds for law enforcement
(The East Valley Tribune 3/17)
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