Washington tribe appoints its first Tribal Conservation Law Enforcement Officer
Saturday gathering combines political organizing with community charity
The Samish Indian Nation is launching a tribal law enforcement program to protect its tribal citizens and natural resources, according to goSkagit. While other tribal law enforcement agencies work directly on reservation, Samish does not have a dedicated reservation, just trust lands spread across the region. The program’s first appointed officer, Brandon Bravo, is working with local jurisdictions, Skagit County officials and neighboring law enforcement agencies to build the Tribal Conservation Law Enforcement Program from the ground up.
Bravo is working on a 911 communication system as well as grant funding to expand the program. Samish Chairman Tom Wooten said the program is a show of tribal sovereignty and reflects the tribe’s commitment to partnering with state and local authorities.
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