WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice and FBI announced Thursday a personnel surge in support of Operation Not Forgotten 2026, the latest deployment under Operation Steadfast Promise demonstrating the FBI’s sustained commitment to addressing violent crime and improving public safety in Indian Country.
In its fourth year, Operation Not Forgotten focuses on unresolved cases in Indian Country with a priority placed on cases involving violence against women and children, including those who are missing or murdered.
Operation Not Forgotten is a major initiative under FBI’s Operation Steadfast Promise, a comprehensive surge of resources to address a wide range of violent crime threats including gangs and criminal enterprises, violent crimes against children, and fugitive apprehension cases, while working to improve public safety measures impacting Tribal communities.
The FBI encourages anyone with information related to unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country to contact the FBI field office in Billings or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov
