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Native America Calling: The lack of reservation law enforcement
Monday, July 31, 2023

The Fort Belknap Indian Community is the latest tribe to sue the federal government over inadequate law enforcement.

A joint legislative resolution passed this year noted “justice has eluded many Native American victims, survivors, and families” as there are not enough officers to cover the more than 1,000 square miles within the reservation boundaries.

Fort Belknap is one of at least three tribes that are taking on what they say is the lack of full federal funding to keep their citizens safe.

Fort Belknap Indian Community
The flag of the Fort Belknap Indian Community is seen in Montana. Photo: Fort Belknap Indian Community

Guests on Native America Calling
President Jeffrey Stiffarm, (Aaniiih and Nakoda) Fort Belknap Indian Community

Gary LaMere Jr. (Aaniiih), supervisory criminal investigator for the Fort Belknap Indian Community

Geno LeValdo (Aaniiih and Nakoda), Gros Ventre At Large Council Member

John Grinsell (Northern Cheyenne), supervisory criminal investigator for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe

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