Native American Liaison

Native American Liaison Officer

Officer Bradley Baer serves as the department’s liaison officerto the Native American community..

The Native American community in Fargo represents more than 21 federally recognized nations from the U.S. and Canada. Each nation has its own beliefs and practices, traditions, cultural values, protocol, history and language.

Officer Baer works to establish an open dialogue between the police department and Native Americans through regular meetings.  He works to address stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination based on race, injustices and historical trauma experienced by the Native American community.