Meskwaki Police agreement clears up state and tribal police jurisdiction

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Thursday, Iowa Attorny General Brenna Bird and Meskwaki Tribal Chairman Vern Jefferson announced a new pact that could put more dangerous drivers behind bars.

The pact clears up jurisdiction confusion between Iowa officers and tribal police while pursuing suspects.

Now, Meskwaki Police can chase a car or perform a traffic stop outside of tribal land without waiting for an Iowa officer…

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