Operation Not Forgotten
In 2023, Operation Not Forgotten began as an FBI initiative to surge investigative, intelligence, and victim service support to Indian country offices to assist with unresolved violent crime cases with a priority placed on cases involving violence against women and children.
Operation Not Forgotten has since expanded to include surge support from our partners at the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Justice Services.
Along with the FBI's broader violent crime mission, Operation Not Forgotten emphasizes the FBI’s continued dedication to address violence impacting Indian country, including Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP). The FBI is committed to maintaining close collaboration with our federal, state, local and Tribal law enforcement agencies, Tribal governments, and community members to build safer communities and protect the rights of all people.
Report crimes in Indian country
Individuals with any relevant information about crimes or crimes in Indian country are encouraged to visit tips.fbi.gov to submit an online tip or contact their local FBI office.
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Operation Not Forgotten Shines New Light on Indian Country Cases
In a joint effort with BIA targeting crimes against Tribal women and children, FBI personnel deployed on 30-day rotations to Bureau field offices whose regions include Tribal lands.
Operation Not Forgotten
An FBI initiative known as Operation Not Forgotten detailed 40 special agents, intelligence analysts, staff operational specialists, and victim specialists to 10 FBI field offices whose designated regions support women and children in Indigenous communities. During the resource surge, investigators handled over 220 cases.
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FBI’s Operation Not Forgotten: In its second year, Operation Not Forgotten, a joint operation between the FBI and the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Office of Justice Services (BIA), surged more than 50 personnel to assist with unresolved investigations in Indian country. From June to September 2024, dedicated resources included FBI special agents and intelligence personnel who deployed to support 10 FBI field offices whose regions include Tribal communities that too often are impacted by a crisis of violence.
FBI Dedicates Additional Investigative and Victim Specialist Resources to Indigenous Women and Children in Indian Country: The FBI is announcing the results of Operation Not Forgotten, which dedicated over 40 FBI special agents, intelligence analysts, staff operations specialists, and victim specialists to 10 FBI field offices whose designated regions support women and children in indigenous communities. Press release available in English and in Navajo. (National press release)
