FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878

Attorney General Jackley Issues Statement on Tribal

Law Enforcement Training Center to Open in North Dakota

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued this statement to the announcement that the Bureau of Indian Affairs will open a law enforcement training center for trial law enforcement in North Dakota and not South Dakota:

“I have long advocated for a regional tribal police academy to better serve our local tribal law enforcement partners. Yesterday’s announcement of a tribal academy in North Dakota is a step in the right direction. While this new facility is closer to our tribal agencies, it still presents challenges for many tribal officers seeking accessible training opportunities.That is why, as Attorney General, I will continue to strongly advocate for a South Dakota-based tribal police academy that can directly serve the needs of our tribal communities and law enforcement agencies.”

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