National American Indian Housing Council

While in Palm Springs at the National Congress of American Indians conference, Walter and Steve had an opportunity to visit with Mellor Willie, Director, National American Indian Housing Council. Lamar Associates provides training for NAIHC so we were pleased to discuss with Director Willie the training program's success.

On October 27 - 28, 2009, Steve - VP/Director of Training; Kodi Owens - Training Coordinator; Dr. Ron Glensor - Community Oriented Policing Instructor; and Joesph H. Rosen, J.D. - Criminal Jurisdiction Instructor, were in Anchorage, Alaska presenting Anti-meth Training to tribal housing participants from the Alaska and the lower 48.

We very much appreciate our partnership with NAIHC.

To learn more about Director Willie click on the title.

Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs at NCAI

Palm Springs, California

Steve and Walter are pictured with Mr. Larry Echo Hawk, Assistant Secretary Indian Affairs. Much to the relief and delight of Indian Country, Mr. Echo Hawk has designated law enforcement a high priority. Considering Indian Country law enforcement has for decades operated in a jurisdictional maze with deficient numbers of officers and equipment, the priority is rightly placed. Mr. Echo Hawk's commitment, movement on the Indian Law and Order Bill, budget increases and Department of Justice's Indian Country re-emphasis will all serve to make desperately needed improvements.

We told Mr. Echo Hawk Lamar Associates enthusiastically stands at the ready to assist the effort.

Please click on the title to learn more about ASIA Echo Hawk.

Holocaust Memorial Museum

On November 5, 2009, Walter will have the honor of speaking to the employees of the Holocaust Memorial Museum as they celebrate Native American Heritage Month. The presentation will include an overview of Walter's law enforcement career and discussion relating to his Blackfeet and Wichita ancestry. Speaking in this place which memorializes the suffering, death and survival of millions will be a somber yet energizing experience.

Larry Parkinson - Deputy Assistant Secretary

On September 28th Walter had an opportunity to visit with Mr. Larry Parkinson who serves as the Department of the Interior's Deputy Assistant Secretary for Law Enforcement, Security and Emergency Management. Mr. Parkinson maintains oversight responsibility in those areas for the Department. Within his purview are the Bureau of Indian Affairs - law enforcement, security and emergency services programs.

Walter is always willing to offer his thoughts and ideas to improve services for Indian Country.

Click on the title to learn more about Mr. Parkinson.