Here.
NYTs Article on Indian Country Crime and Lack of Federal Support to Fight It
Here.
Dept of Justice
DOJ Indian Country Jails Report
Here.
Highlights:
• The number of inmates confined in Indian country jails declined by 1.3% at midyear 2008, dropping to 2,135inmates.• The number of inmates admitted into Indian country jails during June 2008 was about 6 times the size of the averagedaily population.• Since midyear 2004, jail bed space for admissions expanded faster than the growth in the inmate population (37% compared to 22%).• Thirty-six facilities were operating above their rated capacity on their most crowded day in June 2008. Of these facilities, 17 were operating above their rated capacity at midyear 2008 and 16 were operating above their rated capacity on an average day in June 2008.• Sixteen jails (a fifth of all facilities) held 53% of the inmates confined at midyear 2008.• Inmates held for aggravated and simple assault increased at midyear 2008; domestic violence declined.• The number of inmates confined in Indian country jails declined by 1.3% at midyear 2008, dropping to 2,135inmates.• The number of inmates admitted into Indian country jails during June 2008 was about 6 times the size of the average daily population.
DOJ Meeting with AUSAs/Tribal Liaisons re: Indian Country Crime
On September 11, 2009, Department of Justice Leadership, including the Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, and Director Jarrett, met with a group of AUSAs and AUSA Tribal Liaisons from around the country. The discussion focused on public safety concerns in Indian country, the federal response to criminal justice and social service issues on reservations, and proposed solutions for improving the Department’s response to crime in Indian country. The session was one in a series of Indian country stakeholder listening sessions being conducted by DOJ in advance of the Tribal Nations/Justice Department Listening Session: A Dialogue to Make a Difference, scheduled for October 28-29 in the Twin Cities area in Minnesota.
Left to Right – Bottom Row: Arvo Mikkanen(Kiowa/Comanche), Jeff Davis (Turtle Mtn. Chippewa), Jan Morley (Turtle Mtn. Chippewa), Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys Director – Marshall Jarrett, Deputy Attorney General – David Ogden, Associate Attorney General – Tom Perrelli, Leslie Hagen, Vincent Kirby, Kerry Jacobson, Tricia Tingle (Choctaw). Top Row: Scott Kerin, Vince Carroll, Traci Whelan, Randy Seiler, Tom Rice, Jan Sharp, Kyle Nayback (Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa).
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