Native Public Media - Solutions to Address Missing and murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIR) Cases

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The issue of missing and murdered Indigenous persons (MMIR) is complex and traumatic, impacting public safety, justice, and community support. While heavy, our shared values of integrity and compassion will guide us in finding solutions. These principles will lead all stakeholders—FCC, broadcasters, law enforcement, community members, and students.

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Please identify the urgency of each proposed solutions listed below from Very Urgent to Not Urgent. If a solution is missing, please write it at the bottom of the survey. NPM will use the findings to produce radio PSAs. 

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Encourage Tribes to Become Alerting Authorities

Tribes becoming Alerting Authorities is an exercise of Tribal sovereignty. As Alerting Authorities, Tribes can issue emergency alerts for their jurisdictions and enhance local emergency management. 

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Request FEMA Alerting Authority Training for Tribes 

FEMA can provide specialized training to Tribal governments, empowering them to issue Missing and Endangered Person (MEP) alerts and manage alerts for their jurisdiction.

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Create a Central Databank for Indian Country Cases 

A centralized database for missing and murdered Indigenous persons cases will consolidate information across jurisdictions, improving coordination, reporting, and targeted prevention. 

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Increase Rescue and Recovery Personnel

Specialized personnel trained in rescue and recovery and resources can significantly improve outcomes, especially during the critical first 48 hours when swift action is essential. 

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Inter-jurisdictional Cooperation Between Governments 

Collaboration across Tribal, State, Federal, and local governments can collectively enhance response effectiveness without imposing mandates, addressing MMIR issues. 

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Prioritize Cold Cases

Revisiting unsolved cases of missing persons using new technologies and investigating techniques can bring justice and closure to families waiting for answers. 

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Prioritize Recent Cases

Focusing on recent cases of missing persons immediately increases the likelihood of resolution within a critical timeframe, leading to better recovery outcomes. 

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Seek Justice

Ensuring justice for murdered Indigenous persons involves thorough investigations, legal actions, and support for victims' families to hold perpetrators accountable. 

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