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Navajo police in Shiprock strained by violence


Navajo Nation police in Shiprock, New Mexico, are dealing with an increase in alcohol, drug and gang-related violence.

In recent months, there have been three stabbing deaths and a triple homicide. Police say they are having a hard time dealing with the crime.

The Shiprock police department covers a large area and includes 20 chapters. On average, only four officers are on duty for each shift.

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Shiprock police struggling to protect public (The Gallup Independent 1/24)

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