By Central South Dakota News |
Dec 18, 2023
Washington - U.S. Senators Mike Rounds and John Thune, along with Representative Dusty Johnson, have sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, urging immediate action to address the public safety crisis and lack of law enforcement resources on reservations in South Dakota. This comes after a previous letter in June 2023 requesting additional support for tribal law enforcement agencies.In the letter, the delegation emphasizes the severity of the situation, stating, "the shortage of law enforcement personnel in South Dakota tribal communities continues to...