Notice2022-11892
Strengthening Public Trust in the Department of the Interior Law Enforcement Programs
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Published
June 3, 2022
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Interior Department
Abstract
In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices and policies, the DOI is hosting twelve (12) listening sessions open to the public. DOI seeks to engage with diverse stakeholders who interact with, are impacted by, or have experience with DOI Law Enforcement Officers to strengthen public relations and inform DOI law enforcement programs. Transparency, building public trust and ensuring accountability are key tenets that support equitable law enforcement experiences across diverse geographic and demographic populations. The public can submit comments through this Federal Register Notice which will inform themes and recommendations for the Department.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 107 (Friday, June 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33825-33826]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-11892]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of the Secretary
[223D0102DM; DS65100000; DLSN00000.000000; DX.65101; Docket No. DOI-
2022-0008]
Strengthening Public Trust in the Department of the Interior Law
Enforcement Programs
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of listening sessions and request for public comments.
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SUMMARY: In an effort to identify opportunities for improvement in law
enforcement programs of the Department of the Interior (DOI) (National
Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land
Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation) and to
strengthen public trust in the Department's law enforcement practices
and policies, the DOI is hosting twelve (12) listening sessions open to
the public. DOI seeks to engage with diverse stakeholders who interact
with, are impacted by, or have experience with DOI Law Enforcement
Officers to strengthen public relations and inform DOI law enforcement
programs. Transparency, building public trust and ensuring
accountability are key tenets that support equitable law enforcement
experiences across diverse geographic and demographic populations. The
public can submit comments through this Federal Register Notice which
will inform themes and recommendations for the Department.
DATES: The Department of the Interior will hold twelve (12) virtual
listening sessions on the following dates:
<bullet> Monday, June 13, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. EDT
<bullet> Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. EDT
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<bullet> Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT
<bullet> Thursday, June 23, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT
<bullet> Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT
<bullet> Monday, June 27, 2022, from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. EDT
<bullet> Tuesday, June 28, 2022, from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. EDT
<bullet> Thursday, June 30, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. EDT
<bullet> Wednesday, July 6, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EDT
<bullet> Wednesday, July 13, 2022, from 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. EDT
<bullet> Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. EDT
<bullet> Saturday, July 16, 2022, from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. EDT
Interested persons are also invited to submit comments in writing
or online on or before August 2, 2022.
ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this notice. You may
submit comments online at <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/">https://www.regulations.gov/</a> by entering
``DOI-2022-0008'' in the search bar and clicking ``Search'' or by mail
to U.S. Department of the Interior, LE Task Force, 1849 C Street NW, MS
3428, Washington, DC 20240. You may respond to some, or all of the
questions listed in the ``Supplementary Information--Questions''
section of this document. All public comments received are subject to
the Freedom of Information Act and will be posted in their entirety at
<a href="https://www.regulations.gov/">https://www.regulations.gov/</a>, including any personal or business
confidential information provided. Do not include any information you
would not like to be made publicly available.
If you plan to attend one of the virtual listening sessions and
need assistance in a language other than English or if you are a person
with disabilities who needs a reasonable accommodation, please contact
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d6b2b9bfbab7a1b3b8b0b9a4b5b3bbb3b8a296bdb3b7a4b8a5a1b3a5a2f8b5b9bb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="096d666065687e6c676f667b6a6c646c677d49626c687b677a7e6c7a7d276a6664">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa Branum,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89cdc6c0d6c5ccd6dde8fae2efe6fbeaecd6ccf1fdecfbe7e8e5c9e0e6faa7ede6e0a7eee6ff"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e3a7acaabcafa6bcb7829088858c918086bca69b9786918d828fa38a8c90cd878c8acd848c95">[email protected]</span></a>, (703-239-7126). Additionally,
you can visit the DOI Law Enforcement Task Force website at: <a href="https://www.doi.gov/oles/doi-law-enforcement-task-force">https://www.doi.gov/oles/doi-law-enforcement-task-force</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On July 7, 2021, Secretary Deb Haaland announced the establishment
of a new departmental law enforcement task force to implement the
highest standards for protecting the public and provide necessary
policy guidance, resources, and training to agency personnel within the
DOI. Led by Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau, the Task
Force is responsible for implementing the Secretary's vision of
utilizing an equity lens and evidence-based decision making to review
and identify opportunities for improvement in law enforcement programs
of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of
Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Bureau of Reclamation.
The Task Force will focus on ways to (1) strengthen trust in our law
enforcement programs; (2) ensure appropriate policy and oversight is
implemented; and (3) ensure supportive resources are available for
officer mental health, wellness, and safety.
A working group of subject matter experts, representatives of
Bureaus with law enforcement programs, Bureau of Reclamation, and the
DOI's Office of Law Enforcement and Security identified both internal
and external key stakeholders that will inform this process. External
stakeholders will include members of the public, visitors, advocacy
groups, cooperating state and local organizations, neighbors and
community members, and members of Tribes. With the goal of providing
recommendations to improve the law enforcement programs within the DOI,
the working group seeks input from these key stakeholders on DOI law
enforcement services and areas for possible improvement.
DOI is conducting twelve (12) virtual listening sessions and
inviting public comments to obtain stakeholder input on public
perception of DOI law enforcement and understand how the DOI can best
develop and maintain public trust, transparency, and legitimacy with
its stakeholders.
Questions for Discussion
Polling Questions
<bullet> Location: Where are you participating from?
<bullet> Affiliation: What organization, tribe/nation, or
association are you affiliated with?
Discussion Questions
<bullet> What are your perceptions of DOI law enforcement? What
experiences or interactions have you had with them?
<bullet> How can the Interior best develop and maintain public
trust, transparency, and legitimacy in the communities DOI law
enforcement works in or serves?
<bullet> Is your perception of DOI law enforcement positive or
negative? Which practices does DOI law enforcement engage in that
inform your feelings about them?
<bullet> What recommendations or suggestions would you like to see
adopted by DOI law enforcement (i.e., policies and practices, measures
to increase diversity in officers to reflect the community, etc.)?
Comments received in response to this notice, from listening
sessions and in writing, will be evaluated and, as appropriate,
incorporated into DOI's effort to improve public trust in law
enforcement.
Registration Information
Advanced registration for individuals and groups is strongly
encouraged. For additional information about the listening sessions and
to register for a listening session, please visit the DOI Law
Enforcement Task Force website at: <a href="https://www.doi.gov/oles/doi-law-enforcement-task-force">https://www.doi.gov/oles/doi-law-enforcement-task-force</a>. Details for the sessions will be posted to the
website.
Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of
hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or Tele
Braille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals
outside the United States should use the relay services offered within
their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in
the United States.
This action is taken pursuant to delegated authority.
Joan M. Mooney,
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Policy, Management and Budget.
[FR Doc. 2022-11892 Filed 6-2-22; 8:45 am]
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