BIA takes over tribe's police

JUNE 15, 2001

The Bureau of Indian Affairs on Sunday took over operation of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone tribal police department due to non-compliance with law enforcement policies.

As a result, the tribe's 15 officers will be placed on administrative leave and replaced indefintely by a BIA-approved force. The move comes as the tribe is facing a dispute over leadership.

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BIA assumes police duties for the Fallon reservation (AP 6/15)

Relevant Links:
Law Enforcement Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs - http://bialaw.fedworld.gov

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