This bill amends federal law to allow tribal law enforcement officers who handle federal law enforcement duties to be treated as federal law enforcement officers, giving them equal status and protections to federal agents. To qualify, tribal officers must complete training equivalent to Bureau of Indian Affairs officers, pass a comparable background investigation, and receive certification from the Bureau within two years of the bill's enactment. Additionally, tribal officers become eligible for federal employee benefits including federal retirement plans and federal tort claims coverage. The bill also requires the Attorney General to coordinate all Department of Justice activities related to tribal public safety and to improve training and data collection on crime in Indian communities. The legislation affects tribal law enforcement agencies nationwide and aims to strengthen public safety services in Indian communities by ensuring tribal officers have the same professional standards and federal protections as other federal law enforcement personnel.
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