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COBB
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Sheriff comments on changes to 287(g) MOA On Friday, July 10, 2009,
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Issued a Press
Release announcing that the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency
(ICE) would be entering into new agreements with state and local law
enforcement agencies who participate in the 287(g) partnerships. The intent of the new agreement is to
address recommendations resulting from a General Accounting Office audit of
the program. The Cobb County Sheriff’s
Office is still reviewing the new agreement but anticipants little impact
from the change. According to Sheriff Neil Warren the partnership
with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been an effective tool to
identify and address illegal immigrants committing criminal offenses in Sheriff
Warren complemented ICE on their very effective efforts with the 287(g)
program but noted that this Administration needs to make a serious effort to
provide adequate funding for ICE to perform their duties related to securing
the boarder and protecting the American public. #
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RELEASE
DATE July 13, 2009 For further
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