Tribal Law - Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota; National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota - Tribal Law

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Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians Tribal Code.

64.04.020 Investigation.

When a TMBCI Law Enforcement Investigator receives a report from a TMBCI Law Enforcement Officer via the Chief of Police indicating that a person is missing, the Investigator will lead the TMBCI LEA in conducting the investigation, offering resources, and assisting the Officer in implementing the investigation policy with particular attention to the need for immediate action. The TMBCI LEA shall promptly notify all appropriate law enforcement agencies in the state and, if deemed appropriate, law enforcement agencies in adjacent states or jurisdictions of any information that may aid in the prompt location and safe return of a missing person.

The TMBCI LEA shall not be required to obtain written authorization before it releases publicly any photograph that would aid in the investigation or identification of the missing person.