Major County Sheriffs' Association Resolution Secure Communities

Whereas the Major County Sheriffs’ Association (MCSA), are elected leaders collectively representing over 100 million Americans nationwide,

And, Whereas, it is their duty to serve their constituents and to safeguard neighborhoods and communities against violence and crime as the chief law enforcement officers within their respective communities,

And, Whereas, the identification and removal of criminal aliens aid in the protection and safety of these streets and neighborhoods,

And, Whereas, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) estimates there are 300,000 to 450,000 criminal aliens in prisons and jails throughout the U.S. who are eligible for removal each year,

And Whereas, the ICE sponsored Secure Communities initiative promotes the enhanced partnership with law enforcement and the federal government,

And Whereas, Secure Communities has strategic goals and steps to identify, detain and remove all criminal aliens in custody using up-to-date technology and shared information between law enforcement agencies,

Now, Therefore, be it resolved, the Major County Sheriffs’ Association does hereby recognize the critical need for an enhanced partnership with ICE and the identification and removal of criminal aliens in custody. And whereby, the removal of criminal aliens supports the mission of the MCSA Sheriffs to protect and serve its constituents. The MCSA hereby supports the implementation of the ICE Secure Communities initiative.

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