Sheriff of Morris County New Jersey

Ed has failed to promote 287G in his county.

Post Office Box 900
Morristown, NJ 07963-0900
Telephone: 973.285.6600
Facsimile: 973.605.8312

Call him and let him know that you expect all the counties in this country to join with ICE in enforcing the law

Liberal Republican County Sheriff soft on crime
 
The Morris County Sheriff Ed Rochford raised concerns in his report over an estimated $1.5 million in start-up costs for housing immigration detainees.  
 
This concern is just a poor excuse so he can make his case.If he needed 1.5 million dollars to lock up American citizens he would find that money in a NY minute.
It is a fact that the Morris County jail has a wing that is not currently being used and since the Federal government pays per diem for each prisoner it would be a source of revenue for the jail
 
 Rochford, a liberal Republican, proves once again that Republicans who, have always professed to be tough on crime, are too often really not.
 
Republicans, also run on the premise that they are  better at Homeland Security then the Democrats; yet after 6 years of a Republican President and a Republican Congress (through 2006) we still have not sealed our borders.
 
 In a post 911 world, what kind of Homeland Security is our government giving us, as thousands of foreigners continue to stream across our borders in total disregard of our laws.
 
Rochford also cites the potential for the jail to become the target of protests. This is another poor excuse. 
 
The Sheriff needs to come to his senses and reevaluate his position; and put the public safety of American citizens first, and stop taking a position which coddles foreigners who are in this country illegally and who run afoul of our laws. Upon approving 287G, the UPA would strongly consider coming to his aid in the event of protestors surrounding his jail. We have a small group of weather tested patriots that are on the Bergenfield/Dumont town line every Saturday morning that would surely answer his call.
 
It is time our government agencies stop passing the buck. All government agencies, local, state and federal should do all they can to enforce the laws of our country. Particularly on an issue such as this, regarding crime.
 
It is an accepted fact that public safety is one of the primary responsibilities of local governments,
and to provide this public safety, local law enforcement needs to use all the tools available to them.
 
287G is a program that has been passed by Congress, the peoples representatives. The people have spoken through their representatives and now the Sheriff of Morris County has recommended to the Freeholders that the will of the people be ignored.
 
As for Rochford's other objection, that the jail would be targets of lawsuits it should be noted that the 287G program protects local law enforcement from lawsuits.
 
Frank Corrente, the warden at the Morris County jail says "Illegal immigration is a federal issue".
Yes, this is partially true. Federal laws set immigration policy and the laws that apply to all the states.
 
Otherwise we would have 50 different sets of immigration policies and laws.
 
Yes the Federal government is responsible for patrolling our borders.
 
But, no where does it say, nor is there a law  that local or state law enforcement agencies cannot or should not enforce federal immigration laws. Federal law absolutely permits any law enforcement personnel to enforce immigration laws or any other federal laws..
 
Local enforcement agencies enforce federal drug laws and make arrests every day of the week.
That is precisely why the 287G program was enacted. To engage local law enforcement in enforcing the immigration laws of our land.
 
Never in the history of this great country has the government been in such flagrant denial of the will of the people. The people of Morris County and the people of the State of New Jersey must speak out now or continue to suffer the continued dereliction of duty from the executive and law enforcement branches of all our communities.
 
May God bless America.

Ron Bass
Founder and Executive Director
United Patriots of America
info@UnitedPatriotsOfAmerica.com

http://www.ice.gov/partners/287g/Section287_g.htm

Section 287(g), Immigration and Nationality Act;
Delegation of Immigration Authority

A Law Enforcement Partnership

Terrorism and criminal activity are most effectively combated through a multi-agency/multi-authority approach that encompasses the skills and expertise of federal, state and local resources. State and local law enforcement agencies play a critical role in protecting our national security in part because the vast majority of criminals are taken into custody under their jurisdiction. During the course of daily duties, state and local law enforcement personnel often encounter criminal aliens and immigration violators who pose a threat to our communities.

Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRAIRA), effective September 30, 1996, added Section 287(g) to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Section 287(g) authorizes the secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enter into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies, permitting designated officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions, pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), provided that these officers receive appropriate training and function under the supervision of sworn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

State and local patrol officers, detectives, investigators and correctional officers working in conjunction with ICE gain: necessary resources and authority to pursue investigations relating to violent crimes, human smuggling, gang/organized crime activity, sexual-related offenses, narcotics smuggling and money laundering; and support in more remote geographical locations.

Memorandum of Agreement

The MOA defines the scope and limitations of the authority to be designated. It also establishes the supervisory structure for the officers working under the MOA and prescribes the agreed upon complaint process governing officer conduct. Under the act, ICE will supervise all cross-designated officers when they exercise their immigration authorities. State and local agencies in more than a dozen states have signed MOAs and hundreds of police and corrections officers have completed 287(g) training. These agreements continue to generate hundreds of investigative leads, arrests and convictions for a variety of federal and state charges.

Criminal Alien Program (CAP)

Under current MOAs, 287(g) participants are encouraged under CAP to see that criminal aliens incarcerated within federal, state and local facilities are not released into the community upon completion of their sentences. ICE is working to expand 287(g) authority to county and local correctional facilities that do not operate within normal ICE jurisdictions. The expansion of the 287(g) program into county and local correctional facilities will act as a force multiplier for CAP and have a positive impact on this important program.

Officer Selection Requirements

U.S. citizen;
Current background investigation completed;
Minimum two years experience as a law enforcement officer; and
No disciplinary actions pending.

Training Requirements

ICE offers two training programs including a five-week program for field level law enforcement officers and a four-week program for correctional personnel. The ICE Academy sets standards and testing. Certified instructors conduct the training.

Contact Information

For more information on Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, please visit the FAQ page or you may request an information packet via the Section 287g form.