AG Torrez hosted a Tribal Law Enforcement Summit which brought together law enforcement leaders from across New Mexico, including tribal police departments, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. The summit, organized by the NMDOJ’s Indian Affairs Bureau, featured a full day of presentations and collaborative sessions addressing topics including criminal jurisdiction, cross deputization guidance, missing and murdered indigenous peoples (MMIP) initiative updates, missing person response plans, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policies and more. Presenting organizations included the Pueblo of Laguna Police Department, the Pueblo of Pojoaque Police Department, the Department of Public Safety and the NMDOJ.

“This summit represents the kind of partnership we envisioned when I created the first-ever Indian Affairs Bureau within this office. By bringing tribal law enforcement leaders together, we’re not only strengthening relationships but also building new tools for the future. From data-sharing initiatives to resources that will soon be available for tribal entities, this effort is about ensuring our communities have the support they need to keep people safe.” – AG Torrez