The Florida Security Association (FSA) has announced that all county jails across the state have signed a written agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ensure the requirements for the 287(g) program.
As part of this effort, all counties handle ICE and are verifying that all 67 county jails have sheriff deputies and corrections officers who have been quarantined from ICE. This process involves the required background screening along with dedicated, concrete training. This allows agents and officers to begin offering warrants.
On February 13, 2025, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law on Senate Bill 2C, and added local agencies to help local agencies arrest, detain and launch the deportation process for criminally illegal aliens. We provided important resources to help. Through the work of the state’s immigration executive committee, Florida law enforcement agencies use these new tools to enhance public safety, ensure safer borders, and support Florida’s commitment to law and order. Ready to do so.
The state Immigration Executive Committee, recently established last week, includes four sheriffs. The council was established to coordinate with the state’s immigration enforcement committee to provide guidance and strategic support to local law enforcement agencies. The Council will also work with ICE on training opportunities, participation in the 287(g) programme, and recommendations to expand detention capacity to house criminal foreigners awaiting deportation. These four sheriffs are the President of the FSA and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Plumel, Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters, Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Guartieri and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
The FSA said the milestone highlights Florida’s commitment to public safety and the rule of law, positioning local law enforcement agencies as a key role in dealing with illegal immigration at the community level. Ta.
“Throughout my career, I have witnessed how important strength and strong cooperation between law enforcement can keep our community safe. Every county jail in our state We are proud to be here with fellow sheriffs to announce that we have partnered with ICE to meet the requirements of the 287(g) program. FSA President and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Plumel states:
