NSA Pledges Its Support to North Dakota Sheriffs

Click below to share your story about law enforcement, protesters, and the Dakota Access Pipeline. It's never been more important and can make a real difference.

Morton County Sheriff's Department (ND) is under tremendous pressure due to the protests along the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and has called upon the National Sheriffs' Association to help. Law enforcement officers from 35 state and local agencies across North Dakota and Wisconsin have showed up to help, but assistance is still needed. That's why we're here and that's why we're asking for help from you, too!

NSA Board of Directors Sheriff Paul Laney from Cass County, seated, discusses current operations with Mandan Police Chief Jason Ziegler, Wisconsin State Highway Trooper Lt. Richard Reichenberger, and Cass County Deputy Tonya Jahner

NSA Board of Directors member Sheriff Paul Laney from Cass County, seated, discusses current operations with Mandan Police Chief Jason Ziegler, Wisconsin State Highway Trooper Lt. Richard Reichenberger, and Cass County Deputy Tonya Jahner

DAPL followed the rules, held dozens, if not hundreds of community “listening” sessions, asked for comments and public input, applied for and received all the necessary permits.  They followed the rule of law, and protesters choose to ignore and flaunt it; what repercussions should they face?  Who do the citizens of Morton County call to object?

Law enforcement officers have to abide a host of legitimate methods and means to protect our ranchers, farmers and the community.  Similarly they have an obligation to protect the right of protesters to exercise their free speech.  However, when 2,500 protesters are threatening, intimidating, and using guerrilla tactics to stop a legal commercial initiative, isn’t something wrong with this picture?

Now we're asking for YOUR help. Are you a citizen of Morton County? A pipeline worker? Local farmer? We've enlisted the help of Countable to give YOU a platform to get your voice heard. We've heard their side - but what's yours? Visit the link below to record a quick video and let Morton County know your thoughts.

You can also use this link - https://www.countable.us/videos/create-video?partner_id=905d46c1-beaa-4e48-a1f0-6165f6873b96&video_sharing=true - to encourage others to add their voice.

Once you click the link, a new window will open up that will look like this - simply follow the prompts and on-screen instructions, and send your thoughts to us.