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Connecticut bill authorizes tribal police to arrest non-Indians


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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.

Get the Story:
Bill could give tribes the authority to arrest non-tribal members (The New London Day 2/22)
Mashantuckets swear in 5 police officers, promote 1 (The New London Day 2/22)
Mashantucket Pequot honor Tougas’ promotion to police lieutenant (The Norwich Bulletin 2/22)

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