Rusk, TX (East Texas News) – Cherokee County commissioners approved an agreement between the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at Tuesday’s meeting.
Cherokee County Sheriff Brent Dickson confirmed to East Texas News that the agreement signed this morning concerns the 287(g) program with an operational-force model.
“We are not going to go out looking for illegal or undocumented people. It’s simply another tool to help us detain criminals who commit crimes in Cherokee County. We’re not going to knock on doors or go to factories or ranches in search of people,” Dickson said in a telephone interview.
Ten of the 24 law enforcement agencies in East Texas that participate in the 287(g) program operate under the operational-force model.
The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office approved the same agreement on Monday. On Tuesday night, the city of Bullard will discuss approving an agreement with the Bullard Police Department and DHS.
- Upshur County approves an operational-force agreement with ICE for the sheriff’s office
- Arp Police Department signs an agreement with ICE, Smith County commissioners approve the agreement between ICE and District 4
- 22 East Texas agencies have signed agreements with ICE
- Smith County District 1 Sheriff’s Office declines to pursue an agreement with ICE
- Tyler Police Department says it is not collaborating with ICE
