Due to escalating threats posed by widespread methamphetamine and illicit drug use, trafficking, and related gun violence, President Kathleen Wooden Knife has officially declared a State of Emergency on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation.  This crisis poses immediate and severe risks to public safety, community health, and tribal welfare.

Immediate Actions Required:

• Increased patrol and investigative support from federal agencies, including the U.S Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Interior, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
• Full community cooperation and vigilance in reporting suspicious or criminal activities.
• Tribal and federal coordination to urgently address law enforcement gaps and public health emergencies.