Connecticut bill authorizes tribal police to arrest non-Indians

Friday, February 22, 2013  

A bill in the Connecticut Legislature will allow tribal police officers to arrest non-Indians on reservation.

TheMashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe support the bill. The tribe will be able to enter into agreements with the state to arrest non-Indians who violate state law.

Chief State's Attorney Kevin Kane also testified in support of the bill.

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