Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People

2021-11-18Executive Order 14053
Signed by: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Headline: Directs Federal Agencies to Address Violence Against Native Americans

What it does: Agencies must develop a coordinated federal strategy to prevent and respond to violence against Native Americans, improve data and victim services, and support Tribal law enforcement.

Real World Impact:
  • Creates a coordinated federal law enforcement plan addressing missing and murdered Indigenous people.
  • Expands data collection, DNA use, and reporting on violent crimes involving Native Americans.
  • Provides training, technical help, and more victim services for Tribal and urban communities.
Topics: tribal public safety, missing and murdered indigenous people, law enforcement coordination, victim services, data and research

Summary

This order directs federal agencies to work with Tribal Nations and urban Native communities to prevent and respond to violence and to address missing or murdered Indigenous people. It calls for a coordinated law enforcement strategy, better data collection and DNA use, expanded training and technical help, and stronger prevention and victim services.

The order affects federal, Tribal, state, and local law enforcement, health agencies, and Native communities, aiming to improve investigations, support survivors, and reduce violence across Indian Country and urban areas.

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