Connecticut tribes providing more gaming law enforcement

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  

Connecticut's two federally recognized tribes are taking on a greater law enforcement role at their casinos.

Under the Class III gaming compact, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Mohegan Tribe share law enforcement duties with the state. The tribes are required to reimburse the state for the costs.

But Gov. Dannel P. Malloy (D) agreed to reduce the state's role because the tribes are providing more services at their facilities. The tribes have saved $4.5 million as a result.

"We want to both demonstrate our respect for their sovereignty while ensuring protection of the state's significant interests in the operation of the casinos and the safety of their visitors," a spokesperson for the governor told the Associated Press.

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