US Attorney in North Dakota hosts listening session with tribes

Thursday, March 17, 2011  

Tim Purdon, the U.S. Attorney for North Dakota, held a tribal listening session on Wednesday.

Purdon wants to improve public safety in Indian Country. He has assigned an assistant federal prosecutor for each of the four reservations in the state.

"This is about communication and hearing from you about how we can help on your reservation," Purdon said in his closing remarks at the United Tribes Technical College, The Bismarck Tribune reported.

Tribal, federal and other law enforcement officials discussed some of the difficult issues faced in Indian Country, including jurisdiction, violence against women and child abuse.

Get the Story:
Purdon pledges more communication with North Dakota tribes at listening session (The Bismarck Tribune 3/17)
Tribal Public Safety Addressed at Listening Conference (KFYR-TV 3/16)