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In an attempt to reach a wider audience, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released 13 missing person and homicide posters in the Navajo language. The FBI is responsible for investigating violent crimes, kidnappings and other cases on Native American reservations. The posters were developed in coordination with the Navajo Police Department, BIA, and other agencies. (Photo/FBI)

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The FBI has begun a campaign to use the Navajo language on social media to combat hate crimes.

By Associated Press November 3, 2021
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Hone’ Wo’keed: FBI seeks to reach Navajo language speakers through cold case posters
First of their kind FBI cold case posters in Navajo language seek to solve crimes by translating, distributing posters on reservation

By law, the FBI is responsible for investigating the most serious crimes within Indian Country—homicide, child sexual assault, kidnapping and violence against women among them.

By Loretta James January 5, 2021