For Planning Purposes Only
March 19, 2024
Contact:
Mike Inacay (Schatz) at press@indian.senate.gov
Jacqueline Bisille (Murkowski) at jacqueline_bisille@indian.senate.gov
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 AT 2:45 PM
Tomorrow: Committee to Hold Listening Session on Public Safety in Native Communities
WASHINGTON – The Committee will hold a hybrid listening session, “Public Safety & Justice Resources in Native Communities,” to hear from Native leaders, individuals, and organizations on public safety matters affecting their communities. U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaiʻi), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), vice chairman of the Committee, will give opening remarks.
Committee staff is interested in receiving testimony in the following issue areas, including but not limited to –
- Law enforcement officer issues, including cross-deputization, recruitment, retention, and benefits parity;
- Corrections and detention center facilities funding and maintenance;
- Investigative tools, such as equipment, data, and training resources;
- Tribal courts and justice systems; and
- P.L. 280 issues.
Comments will inform the Committee’s current work and serve as a resource for future discussions on public safety in Native communities.
The Committee will also accept written comments until April 12, 2024. Comments may be submitted to testimony@indian.senate.gov.
Event Details:
WHAT:
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Listening Session on Public Safety.
REGISTRATION:
Pre-register for the listening session here and indicate your preference to provide oral comments or listen only.
HOW:
Participation may be in person (Dirksen Senate Office Building 628) or via WebEx. Pre-registration for online participation is encouraged, but not required.
WHEN:
WEDNESDAY, March 20, 2024 at 2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. ET
LIVESTREAM:
Live video of the event will be available here.
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