The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Wednesday they have expanded agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies from 135 to 1,001 — a 641% increase since Inauguration Day.
Under the 287(g) program, DHS said the agreements “give local and state law enforcement officers the tools and authority to arrest the worst of the worst, including murderers, gang members, rapists, pedophiles, and terrorists, from American communities.”
Starting Oct. 1, DHS said participating agencies will qualify for reimbursement opportunities, including annual salary and benefits for each trained officer, with overtime coverage up to 25% of pay. Agencies also will be eligible for quarterly performance awards tied to the successful location of illegal immigrants identified by ICE and overall assistance with ICE’s mission.
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