Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco Directs U.S. Attorneys and Law Enforcement Agencies to Prioritize Violent Crime in Indian Country

WASHINGTON – During remarks at the Trilateral Working Group on Violence Against Indigenous Women and Girls, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco announced a directive to all U.S. Attorneys and law enforcement component heads addressing public safety in Indian country, including violence directed at indigenous women, youth and children. U.S. Attorney Cole Finegan contacted Colorado’s tribal leaders to discuss implementation of this new directive and looks forward to working with them to make Indian country safer for everyone.