The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has announced that long-time LRBOI Public Safety Director Joseph LaPorte has been chosen to fill the new position of Tribal Advisor to the Director.
LaPorte, a well known name in Tribal Law Enforcement circles is the head of the International Association of Chiefs of Police - Indian Section and has been called upon numerous times to testify before Congress and committees concerning law enforcement issues affecting Indian Country. Most recently Director LaPorte has been working on a temporary assignment in Washington D. C. for the tribe and federal government.
LaPorte' duties under his new position include serving as the principal advisor and expert regarding tribal partner government processes, capabilities, information needs and contributions. He will help the collaborative effort with tribal partners and the Information Sharing Environment (ISE). Another part of LaPorte' duties will include identifying tribal information gaps and solutions to allow for more effective tribal interaction.
Last week, President Barack Obama signed into law the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 which provides a basis for improving crime-fighting in tribal country through improved information sharing and access among other aspects. Having someone of Director LaPorte' experience will be extremely valuable as this law is implemented. The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) several weeks ago had solicited Joe's support of the Tribal Law and Order bill to help ensure its passage.
