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MAPP-SD, a project of Prairie View Prevention Services, Inc., is a comprehensive Methamphetamine awareness and prevention project. 
MAPP-SD is dedicated to:
u   Increase awareness of Meth and the problems associated with its use, manufacture and distribution;
u Provide, at no cost, professional Meth awareness and prevention education to groups and organizations on a community, regional and statewide level;
u Be a no-cost, ongoing resource for South Dakota citizens to deal with issues rising from the manufacture, use and distribution of Meth.

National Methamphetamine
Initiative Survey:

The status of the Methamphetamine threat and impact on Indian Lands
Prepared for Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement Services


 BIA and Tribal law enforcement agencies worked together to identify the threat level caused by Meth production and use on tribal lands, the impact of Meth on the communities and agencies involved, and the steps taken or being taken by these agencies to address the Meth problem in Native American Communities.

The 20-question survey was sent to over 150 Indian law enforcement agencies across the nation. 96 agencies, including many from South Dakota and surrounding states, responded.

Some highlights from the study include:
74% of respondents indicated that Meth poses the greatest threat of all drugs to the members of the communities they serviced.

43% of respondents indicated that powder Meth is in high supply levels in their jurisdictions; 46% say crystal Meth is available in high quantities.

Many of the responding agencies see an increase of specific crimes tied directly to Meth in their communities:

Domestic Violence - 64%
Burglary Crimes - 57%
Homicides - 4%
Assault/Battery - 64%
Child Neglect/Abuse - 48%
Elderly Abuse - 24%
Armed Robbery - 2%
Sexual Crimes - 22%
Weapons Violations -31%


Meth-related arrests have been on a steady increase over the past five years on Indian Lands. The percentage of increase during each of the surveyed periods hovers close to 60%. 

58% of respondents indicated the Meth problem they face is causing an increase in the workload of public safety workers, including more overtime pay, longer shifts and changing assignments.

The complete analysis – including the specific questions and charts – is available here in PDF format.

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