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Panel outlines jurisdiction gaps on Wind River Reservation; troopers seek BIA credentials to enforce tribal law
Summary
Wyoming Highway Patrol and federal partners told the committee overlapping jurisdiction on the Wind River Reservation complicates policing. Troopers who complete a BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission credential receive authority to enforce tribal law for enrolled members; delays in issuing the credentials and in tracking such incidents limit local enforcement capability.
Major Thomas, field operations bureau commander for the Wyoming Highway Patrol, told the Select Committee on Tribal Relations that overlapping jurisdiction — BIA, tribal police, county sheriffs and the state patrol — continues to present operational and communication challenges on the Wind River Reservation.
Thomas said troopers may attend the BIA Special Law Enforcement Commission (SLEC) training but several are still awaiting final credential cards that confer authority to enforce tribal law against enrolled members. "We have…
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