SB22-150 & SB23-054 and drafted multiple state and city proclamations bringing awareness to the MMIR crisis in Colorado
Provided CBI extensive data to correct and update their records needed to develop their online MMIR Dashboard. This data was based almost exclusively on Task Force members research & our connections across Indian Country
Assisted numerous families to pressure local law enforcement to issue the MIPA, resulting in many relatives being found safe & timely.
Helped to Coordinate the MMIR Bike Run in Durango and yearly National Day of Awareness of MMIR rallies in Colorado Springs.
Consulted on the development of the POST curriculum for Law Enforcement. Presented at numerous colleges and conferences regarding MMIR in Colorado and the contributing factors that impact this crisis.
Helped to organize multiple searches statewide. Purchased drones to increase search efficiency.
MMIR Task Force of Colorado is a volunteer run grassroots organization that provides leadership, policy development, training, data compilation, advocacy and support related to the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives in the state of Colorado.
Our task force respects the confidentiality of MMIR families. We never post a name to this list that isn’t obtained through public information or without a family’s permission. We do not participate in the commodification of the MMIR crisis and never support those who profit from a family’s tragedy.
The Dashboard numbers do not match the cases that the Task Force is tracking as we do not have the same limitations of a state agency, yet we still regularly provide CBI with updated data.
To date the MIPA is the 2nd most utilized alert in the state of Colorado.
When a MIPA is issued, most Relatives are located within 1 week.
Currently only CO, WA & CA utilize a MIPA system.
To sign up to receive the Missing Indigenous Person Alert (MIPA) email dps_cbi_missing@state.co.us
The resource hotline that our Task Force pushed hard for & was established by SB 23-054, is now staffed by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The team is trained to receive and refer calls from the public. This is a dedicated phone line for MMIR families.
Learn more here Here
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Reference Guide by NIWRC
These guides are meant to help you compile the necessary information that will be needed if a Relative goes missing. In Colorado you have to request the Missing Indigenous Person Alert at the time you make a report with law enforcement, as it is not an automatic process. Be prepared to provide tribal affiliation and a photo and ask to clarify that they understand the MIPA process. Contact us if you need assistance.
MISTI Workbook
Download PDFReference Guide by MIWSAC
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