Tuesday, August 5, 2008

3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Tribal nations are struggling with increasing violent crime rates as well as their counterparts in federal, state, and local governments. Tribal justice officials are facing additional obstacles in responding to and preventing violent crime in Indian Country because of overlapping jurisdictions and lack of resources. Experts in tribal law enforcement will explain the nature and extent of violent crime on tribal lands and strategies being put in place to respond and prevent these crimes.

Moderator:

• Jane Wiseman, President, Strategic Thinking Group

Presenters:

• Dyanne Greer, Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona
• Greg Toya, Captain, NM Department of Public Safety, State Police
• Reno Charette, MT State University Billings