Pinal County Attorney's Office Joins ICE Task Forces for Enhanced Immigration Enforcement Training

New ICE Task Force Participation

• 🎯 The Pinal County Attorney's Office, through its investigators, is joining an enforcement task force program with ICE.
• 🤝 This initiative is distinct from the Sheriff's existing 287G jail agreement, focusing on proactive operations rather than post-arrest processing.

Investigator Training and Expertise

• 🎓 Investigators are fully POST-certified with an average of over 20 years of law enforcement experience, many being retired.
• 📚 A mandatory 40-hour training program covers immigration law, with an emphasis on practical application.

Ride-Along Program for Deeper Understanding

• 💡 Investigators will participate in ride-alongs with ICE partners to gain a deeper, practical understanding of immigration law beyond theoretical knowledge.
• 📈 This hands-on approach is considered the best way to learn and understand the complexities of immigration enforcement.

Advantages of County Investigator Involvement

• 🔍 With 10 investigators involved, the county office brings valuable local community insight and resources to ICE task forces.
• 🗣️ Investigators have decades of experience within the community, offering a connection that some out-of-state ICE partners may lack.
• 🚀 The goal is to actively participate in task forces targeting serious crimes like child exploitation, violent offenses, and drug trafficking.