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Gregg Peterman, a Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of South Dakota, has been recognized for his outstanding work in Indian Country.
Gregg Peterman, originally from Brooklyn, New York, has spent over 17 years working on Indian Country issues. He has handled some of the district’s most difficult cases, including violent homicides and child sexual abuse cases. Peterman has also been involved in numerous national Indian Country working groups and committees, including The Attorney General’s Task Force on Domestic Violence in Indian Country.
According to a letter from Attorney General Eric Holder, Peterman has demonstrated the best of public service and deserves recognition for his commitment to justice. Holder praised Peterman for his passion and energy as a prosecutor, saying that he has made Indian Country communities better and safer places to live.
Peterman has co-authored two Indian Country articles for USA Book and has provided law enforcement training to hundreds of Indian Country officers. He has also served as a pathfinder for the nation by leading the first community prosecution project on the Pine Ridge Reservation, which was implemented in 2010.
The pilot program has proven to be successful in a number of areas, with criminal prosecutions increasing. Peterman was honored with a 2013 Director’s Award for Outstanding Performance in Indian Country, one of the highest awards that can be bestowed upon an Assistant U.S. Attorney.
U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson praised Peterman for his compassion, tenacity, knowledge, and familiarity with Indian Country. Johnson said that Peterman is an ideal choice for the Director’s Award and that his talent and expertise are valuable tools in improving public safety on reservations.
EOUSA Director H. Marshall Jarrett also praised the awardees, saying that they exemplify what it truly means to be a patriot and that it is an honor to recognize them for their extraordinary service. Peterman was named the Supervisor of the U.S. Attorney’s Rapid City office in early 2012 and was honored with the Director’s Award on August 5, 2013.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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