Nez Perce, Sheriff Work On Pact

Nez Perce County and the Nez Perce Tribe are in discussions on an agreement that would give law officers arrest power over tribal and nontribal members. The agreement, similar to a bill debated in the Idaho Legislature, would give county sheriff’s deputies and tribal police the ability to interact with tribal and nontribal members within county and reservation boundaries. “If you look at this under the umbrella of public safety, this agreement is long overdue,” Nez Perce County Sheriff Dale Buttrey told commissioners during a meeting Tuesday/ Brad W. Gary , Lewiston Tribune. More here .

Question: How come Kootenai and Nez Perce counties can negotiate in good faith with nearby tribes re: cross deputization but Benewah County can’t?