Alaska State Trooper holding commemorative object

Members of AATTAP’s AMBER Alert in Indian Country (AIIC) team attended a powerful missing and murdered Indigenous persons (MMIP) memorial bench dedication in Fairbanks, Alaska, hosted by the Tanana Chiefs Conference. The event brought together families, Tribal leaders, and community members to honor the lives of those tragically taken or still missing. The dedication included heartfelt speeches and the reading of 48 names, each one representing a person, a story, and a life stolen. “We are committed to working with our partners to ensure that every community has the resources to respond swiftly when a child goes missing and to honor those we’ve lost by protecting those still with us,” said AIIC Program Manager Tyesha M. Wood. Added AATTAP Administrator/National Criminal Justice Training Center Director Janell Rasmussen, “Being surrounded by families and communities who carry such a deep pain and resilience is a powerful reminder of why we do this work.”