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26.214.18 26.214.19 101st Legislative Session HCR6001 2026 South Dakota Legislature House Concurrent Resolution 6001 HOUSE JUDICIARY ENGROSSED Introduced by: Representatives Emery, Baxter, Mortenson, Odenbach, and Odenbach Pourier and Senators Smith and Grove at the request of the State-Tribal Relations Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Homeland 1 Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South 2 Dakota. 3 WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota recognizes the critical role played by tribal law 4 enforcement agencies in ensuring public safety and upholding the rule of law for all citizens; 5 and 6 WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota values collaboration between state and federal 7 entities to enhance public safety initiatives and strengthen the capabilities of law enforcement 8 agencies; and 9 WHEREAS, the establishment of a tribal law enforcement training academy in South 10 Dakota would provide an opportunity to enhance the skills and training of law enforcement 11 personnel serving Native American communities, thereby contributing to the overall safety 12 and well-being of tribal members; and 13 WHEREAS, South Dakota is home to nine tribal nations, each with its unique heritage and 14 law enforcement needs, making it an ideal location for a tribal law enforcement training 15 academy that can tailor its programs to the specific challenges and nuances of the region; 16 and 17 WHEREAS, its central location makes South Dakota an ideal location for a tribal law 18 enforcement training academy that serves individuals from across the United States; and 19 WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota is committed to supporting initiatives that promote 20 professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and excellence in law enforcement to better serve and 21 protect all residents; and 22 26.214.18 26.214.19 2 HCR6001 Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. WHEREAS, South Dakota, in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has begun to 1 offer law enforcement training programs that prioritizes officers serving one of the nine tribal 2 nations located in the state and focuses on the law enforcement needs of these communities; 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the One Hundred 4 First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the Senate concurring therein, that the 5 Legislature urges the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law 6 enforcement training academy in South Dakota; and 7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature encourages the United States Department 8 of Homeland Security to collaborate with tribal leaders, state law enforcement agencies, and 9 relevant stakeholders to ensure that the training programs offered at the academy address 10 the unique needs and cultural context of the tribal communities in the region; and 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature requires, as a condition of the 12 establishment of a tribal law enforcement training academy, that the training academy: 13 (1) Is not connected to or associated with, either directly or indirectly, the Department 14 of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement; 15 (2) Not be used as a detention center for individuals held in the custody of the United 16 States Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement; 17 and 18 (3) Does not enter into a memorandum of understanding or memorandum of 19 agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security Immigration 20 and Customs Enforcement; and 21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature expresses support for any effort made by 22 the United States Department of Homeland Security to increase the funding appropriated for 23 the purposes of increasing tribal law enforcement across the nation; and 24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the secretary 12 25 of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the South Dakota Congressional 13 26 delegation, and the leader of each of the nine federally recognized Indian tribes located wholly 14 27 or partially within the state. 15 28

26.214.19 26.214.20 101st Legislative Session HCR6001 2026 South Dakota Legislature House Concurrent Resolution 6001 HOUSE JUDICIARY SENATE ENGROSSED Introduced by: Representatives Emery, Baxter, Mortenson, Odenbach, and Pourier and Senators Senator Smith and Grove at the request of the State-Tribal Relations Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Homeland 1 Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South 2 Dakota. 3 WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota recognizes the critical role played by tribal law 4 enforcement agencies in ensuring public safety and upholding the rule of law for all citizens; 5 and 6 WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota values collaboration between state and federal 7 entities to enhance public safety initiatives and strengthen the capabilities of law enforcement 8 agencies; and 9 WHEREAS, the establishment of a tribal law enforcement training academy in South 10 Dakota would provide an opportunity to enhance the skills and training of law enforcement 11 personnel serving Native American communities, thereby contributing to the overall safety 12 and well-being of tribal members; and 13 WHEREAS, South Dakota is home to nine tribal nations, each with its unique heritage and 14 law enforcement needs, making it an ideal location for a tribal law enforcement training 15 academy that can tailor its programs to the specific challenges and nuances of the region; 16 and 17 WHEREAS, its central location makes South Dakota an ideal location for a tribal law 18 enforcement training academy that serves individuals from across the United States; and 19 WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota is committed to supporting initiatives that promote 20 professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and excellence in law enforcement to better serve and 21 protect all residents; and 22 26.214.19 26.214.20 2 HCR6001 Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. WHEREAS, South Dakota, in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has begun to 1 offer law enforcement training programs that prioritizes officers serving one of the nine tribal 2 nations located in the state and focuses on the law enforcement needs of these communities; 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the One Hundred 4 First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the Senate concurring therein, that the 5 Legislature urges the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law 6 enforcement training academy in South Dakota; and 7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature encourages the United States Department 8 of Homeland Security to collaborate with tribal leaders, state law enforcement agencies, and 9 relevant stakeholders to ensure that the training programs offered at the academy address 10 the unique needs and cultural context of the tribal communities in the region; and 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature requires, as a condition of the 12 establishment of a tribal law enforcement training academy, that the training academy: 13 (1) Is not connected to or associated with, either directly or indirectly, the Department 14 of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement; 15 (2) Not be used as a detention center for individuals held in the custody of the United 16 States Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement; 17 and 18 (3) Does not enter into a memorandum of understanding or memorandum of 19 agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security Immigration 20 and Customs Enforcement; and 21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature expresses support for any effort made by 22 the United States Department of Homeland Security to increase the funding appropriated for 23 the purposes of increasing tribal law enforcement across the nation; and 24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the secretary 25 12 of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the South Dakota Congressional 26 13 delegation, and the leader of each of the nine federally recognized Indian tribes located wholly 27 14 or partially within the state. 28 15

26.214.20 26.214.21 101st Legislative Session HCR6001 2026 South Dakota Legislature House Concurrent Resolution 6001 SENATE ENGROSSED Introduced by: Representatives Emery, Mortenson, and Pourier and Senator Smith at the request of the State-Tribal Relations Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. ENROLLED AN ACT A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Department of Homeland 1 Security to establish a tribal law enforcement training academy in South 2 Dakota. 3 WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota recognizes the critical role played by tribal law 4 enforcement agencies in ensuring public safety and upholding the rule of law for all citizens; 5 and 6 WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota values collaboration between state and federal 7 entities to enhance public safety initiatives and strengthen the capabilities of law enforcement 8 agencies; and 9 WHEREAS, the establishment of a tribal law enforcement training academy in South 10 Dakota would provide an opportunity to enhance the skills and training of law enforcement 11 personnel serving Native American communities, thereby contributing to the overall safety 12 and well-being of tribal members; and 13 WHEREAS, South Dakota is home to nine tribal nations, each with its unique heritage and 14 law enforcement needs, making it an ideal location for a tribal law enforcement training 15 academy that can tailor its programs to the specific challenges and nuances of the region; 16 and 17 WHEREAS, its central location makes South Dakota an ideal location for a tribal law 18 enforcement training academy that serves individuals from across the United States; and 19 WHEREAS, the state of South Dakota is committed to supporting initiatives that promote 20 professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and excellence in law enforcement to better serve and 21 protect all residents; and 22 26.214.20 26.214.21 2 HCR6001 Underscores indicate new language. Overstrikes indicate deleted language. HCR6001 ENROLLED WHEREAS, South Dakota, in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has begun to 1 offer law enforcement training programs that prioritizes officers serving one of the nine tribal 2 nations located in the state and focuses on the law enforcement needs of these communities; 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the One Hundred 4 First Legislature of the State of South Dakota, the Senate concurring therein, that the 5 Legislature urges the United States Department of Homeland Security to establish a tribal law 6 enforcement training academy in South Dakota; and 7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Legislature encourages the United States Department 8 of Homeland Security to collaborate with tribal leaders, state law enforcement agencies, and 9 relevant stakeholders to ensure that the training programs offered at the academy address 10 the unique needs and cultural context of the tribal communities in the region; and 11 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the secretary 12 of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the South Dakota Congressional 13 delegation, and the leader of each of the nine federally recognized Indian tribes located wholly 14 or partially within the state. 15 26.214.21 3 HCR6001 HCR6001 ENROLLED Adopted by the House of Representatives, January 28, 2026 Concurred in by the Senate, February 2, 2026 _____________________ _____________________ Jon Hansen Patricia Miller Speaker of the House Chief Clerk of the House _____________________ _____________________ Chris Karr Peggy Laurenz President Pro Tempore Secretary of the Senate of the Senate