A view of the Port Madison Reservation in Wasington, home to the Suquamish Tribe. Photo from Suquamish Police Department
The Suquamish Tribe has negotiated an agreement to enforce Washington state laws on the reservation. The memorandum of understanding would allow tribal police officers to arrest arrest and detain non-Indians. Offenders would be prosecuted in Kitsap County. The agreement needs the vote of the tribal council and the county commission to become effective, The North Kitsap Herald reported. Get the Story:
Agreement with county would clear way for Suquamish Police to enforce state law (The North Kitsap Herald 11/30)
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