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Members of the Border Patrol’s elite tactical team – the U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit – responded to the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, where they found and killed the gunman
Becoming aware of these bad habits will help officers avoid them and become more effective at stopping the flow of illegal drugs
The department, which reiterated its commitment not to “enforce immigration violations” expanded its list of charges it would report to ICE upon arrest
Protests were also reported in the California cities of Riverside and San Diego and in Dallas, Texas
“[The DOJ] will not tolerate actions that endanger law enforcement and make their jobs harder than they already are, as they work to protect us all,” Acting Deputy AG Emil Bove stated
If approved, deputies in five additional counties will receive training to use ICE databases and detain suspects for possible deportation
Under the new administration, officers can now arrest people without legal status if they run across them while looking for migrants targeted for removal
Prosecutors say woman charged in killing of Border Patrol agent was in contact with homicide suspect
The gun used by two suspects associated with the case was purchased by a third person in Vermont; the buyer is a person of interest on a double homicide investigation
Former St. Lucie County sheriff Keith Pearson will serve as a liaison between the federal government and LE agencies, with a focus on initiatives related to illegal immigration
Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said the troops will fly helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents and help in the construction of barriers
Local LE agencies have taken to social media to share their immigration notification policies and messages about prioritizing community safety and trust
The memo instructs the DOJ’s civil division to work with a newly formed Sanctuary Cities Enforcement Working Group to identify policies that “threaten to impede” immigration efforts
“Every single day, our Border Patrol agents put themselves in harm’s way so that Americans and our homeland are safe and secure,” said Benjamine Huffman, acting DHS secretary
The devices are used to modify firearms to function as fully automatic weapons
After commissioning a leadership reorganization and helping the SDPD through a line of duty death, Chief Scott Wahl turns to address pursuit policy changes and immigration enforcement
State law forbids local LE from holding undocumented immigrants solely in response to detainer requests; Douglas County sued, saying the law prevents inter-agency cooperation
San Diego County supervisors voted to prohibit its sheriff’s department from working with the agency; Sheriff Kelly Martinez said the board does not set policy for the sheriff
Amid public backlash and emotional strain, the Border Patrol’s growing chaplaincy program steps in to help agents cope with trauma and isolation
The unit pairs Texas Highway Patrol Troopers with skilled Quarter Horses to tackle the rugged border terrain
The FBI and DEA were rated the most favorably, receiving 62% and 60% favorable ratings; DHS followed with 59% approval, the DOJ at 54%, the ATF at 53% and ICE at 46%
In addition to overseeing the borders and “maritime, and aviation security,” Trump said Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin”
The Center for Immigration Studies estimated that “the number of illegal and inadmissible migrants living in Massachusetts” was about 355,000
Chief Jim McDonnell, a 29-year LAPD veteran and former Long Beach police chief and Los Angeles County sheriff, was appointed chief in an 11-2 vote
Proposition 314 would make selling fentanyl that results in a death a felony and would criminalize the use false documents when applying for jobs or government benefits
The outcome of the 2024 election could significantly affect crime laws, immigration policies and public safety reforms, all of which have direct implications for law enforcement
The suspect fled erratically until his vehicle was brought to a stop by a PIT maneuver; he fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by Texas DPS officers
After using drills to remove a false wall, the trooper discovered 16 people “crammed inside a small compartment with no air ventilation”
“We will never allow the type of lawlessness as allegedly reported out of (Colorado), and we will stay ahead of any potential trends in gang trafficking in Wyoming,” Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak stated
If approved, Proposition 314 would give state and local LEOs the power to arrest violators and let judges order people to return to their home countries
The resolutions address concerns that the city of Lancaster’s “Welcome City” ordinance will lead to immigration issues spilling into local communities
Gov. Brian Kemp signed House Bill 1105, which will punish sheriffs who don’t notify immigration agents once they have identified that someone may be in the country illegally
Governor Ron DeSantis stated that he is deploying more than 250 state officers and soldiers as well helicopters, aircraft, drones and boats to enhance border security
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