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CHP reports higher feather‑alert activation rates; DOJ details tribal police pilot and data work

Select Committee on Native American Affairs, California State Assembly · May 6, 2026
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Summary

California Highway Patrol told lawmakers it has increased Feather Alert activations and designated tribal liaisons; the Department of Justice said it is finalizing AB 3,099 implementation and a tribal police pilot with the Yurok Tribe and is working to improve crime reporting and ICWA coordination.

The California Highway Patrol and the state Department of Justice reported measurable operational changes at a May 5 Assembly hearing that lawmakers and tribal leaders said have improved MMIP responses but still require ongoing training and oversight.

CHP Commissioner Sean Duray told the committee that after criticism in an earlier hearing the agency instructed officers to err on the side of issuing Feather Alerts when criteria are ambiguous. "If a local agency is requesting to activate an alert and the officer didn't feel like the criteria was met... let's on…

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