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This bill amends the definition of "law enforcement officer" in South Dakota law to explicitly include officers of Indian tribes. Currently, the definition primarily covers individuals employed by the state, its subdivisions, or the federal government who are responsible for preventing, detecting, or prosecuting crimes, enforcing laws, or supervising confined individuals. This change would expand that definition to encompass tribal officers who are assisting in the enforcement of state criminal or highway traffic laws, or in the prevention, detection, or prosecution of a crime committed within the state. The purpose of this amendment is to formally recognize and include tribal law enforcement within the scope of this legal definition, likely to clarify their roles and responsibilities in certain contexts.

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https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26513