whitfield county sheriff's office (georgia) - former 287(g) agreement with ice

8/14/2019 Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (Georgia) - former 287(g) agreement with ICE

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iVIEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

This Memorandum of Agreement (lvl0A) constitutes an agreement between United Slate'SImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the Department of Homeland

Security (DHS), and the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office, hereinafter referred to as the "LawEnforcement Agency" (LEA), pursuant to which ICE "uthol'izes up 10 a maximum of sixnominated, traincd. and cerll iled LEA personnel to perfoml certain immigration enforcementfunctions as specified herein. It is the intent of the parties that these delegated authorities willenable the LEA to identify and process immigration violators in the Whitfield County SheriffsOffice jail facilities. ICE and LEA points of contact for purposes of this MOA me identified inAppendix A.

l. PURPOSE

The purpose of his MOA is to set forth the tenns ancl conditions pursuant [0 which selected LEt\personnel (pm1icipating LEA personnel) will be nominated, trained, and thereafter performcertain functions of an immigration ofiicer within the Whitfield County, Georgia. Nothingcontained herein shall otherwise limit the jurisdidion ancl powers normally possessed byparticipating LEA personnel as members of the LEA. However, the exercise of ihe immigrationcnJ()rcemcnt authority granted under this MOA to participating LEA personnel shall occur onlyas provided in this


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IV. ASSIGNMENTS

BeCore participating LEA personnel receive authorization to perform immigration officerf \ . l l l c t i o n ~granted ullder this MOll., they must successfully complete mandatory four (4) week

training, as described in Section VlI!, in the enforcemento f

Federal immigration laws andpolicies as provided by ICE instructors and thereafter pass examinations equivalent to thosegiven to ICE officers. Only participating LEA personnel who arc selected. trained. uuthorized.and supervised, as set out herein. have authority pursuant [() this MOll. to conduct theimmigration oftlcer functions enumerated in this lI'IOA.

Participating LEA personnel performing immigration-related duties pursuant to this MOA willbe LEA omeers assigned to the Whitfield County Shedffs Office Detention Center.

V. DESIGNA'T"JON OF AUTHORIZED FUNCTIONS

For the purposes of this MOll., participaling LEA personnel will be authorized to perform the

following fUllctions PUfSUrul( to the staled authorities, subjeCT to the limitations contained in thisivlOA: . .

The power and authority to interrogate any person believed to be an alien as to his right to beor remain in the United States (INA 287(a)(I) and 8 C.F.R. 287.5(a)(I)) and to process lorimmigration v;olmions those individuals who arC convicted o r State 01' Federal felony On0nses;

The power ,llld authority to serve warrants o f arrest for immigration violations purs\lant to 8C.F.R. 287.5(e)(3);

The power and authority to administer oaths and to take and consider evidence (l-:.!A 287(b) and 8 C.F.R. 287.5(a)(2). to complete required criminal alien processing. ineludingfingerprinting. photographing, and int0rvicwing of aliens, as well as the preparation oranidav;tsand the taking of sworn statements for ICE supervisory review:

The power and authority to prepare charging documents (INA 239, 8 C.F.R. 239. I: INl\ 238.8 C.F.R 238.1; rNA 241(a)(5), 8 C.F.R 241.8; INA 235(b)(J). 8 C.F.R. 235.3)including the preparation of a Notice to Appear (NTAl application or otber charging documclll,as appropriate. for tbe signature of an ICE ofticcr for aliens in categories established by ICE$upervisors:

The power and autbority to issue immigration dctaincrs (8 C.F.R. 287.7) and 1-213,Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien, for processing aliens in categories established by ICE

supervisors: and .

The power and authority to detain and transport (8 C.F.R. 2S7.5(c)(6) arrested aliens toICE-approved detention facilities.

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VI. DETENTJON AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUES

The LEA is expected to pursue to completion prosecution of the state or local charges thatcaused the individuaI to be taken into custody. ICE will assume custody of individuals who have

been convicted of a State or local oJIense only after such individuals have concluded service ofany sentence of incarceration. ICE will also assume custody of aliens with prior criminalcOllvictions and when immigration detention is required by statute. The ICE Detention andRemoval Field Office Director or his designee will assess on a case-by-case basis the appropriateremoval vehicle t il he employed andlor whether to assume custody of individuals that do notmeet the above criteria based on special interests or other extenuating circumstances afterproccSSitlg by th e LEA. The immigration laws provide fCE Detention and Removal Operations[DRO) with th e discretion 10 manage limited ICE detention resources, and ICE Field OfficeDirectors may exercise this discretion, in appropriate cases, by declining to detain aliens whosedetention is not mandated by Federal statute.

If ICE determines that it is necessary. the LEA will enter into an In(cl'-C,overnment,ll ServiceAgreement (IGS1\) with IC E pursuant to which, the LEA will provide, li)r it r e i l 1 1 b u r ~ a b ! efee.detention of incarcerated aliens in LEA facilities, upon the completion or their sentences. TileLEA facility will be expected to meet the ICE detention standards I ~ ) l 'either a less than 72-houror over 72-hour facility as determined by ICE, and consistent with the anticipated detentionperiod.

11) addition. if ICE deiennincs that i1 is necessary, the LEA will enter into an IGSA with ICE fortram;portation of al l incarcerated aliens. Pursuant to tilis transportation IGSA, {br a reimbursablefee, the LEA will transp0.l1 all incarcerated aliens in its facilities, upon completion or theirsentences, to a ('acility or locatiml designated by ICE.

If ICE determines that it is necessary, the LEA will provide ICE, at no cost, with an office withineach participaiing LEA facility for ICE supervisory employees to work.

The !xtrtics understand that the LEA will nul continue to detain an alien after that alien is eligiblefor release from the LEA's custody in accordance with applicable law and LE;\ policy. exceptfor a period of up to 48-l1ours, excluding Satmdays, Sundays. and any holiday. pursuant to anICE detainer issued in acc(lrdance with 8 C.F.R. 287.7, absent an IGSA in place as describedabove.

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The \Vhitfield COllnty Sheriff's Office will nominate candidates for initial trallllllg andcenificati.on under this MOA. For each candidate, ICE may request an y information necessaryfor a background check to include but not be limited to submis sion o f !1ngerprints and a personalhistory questionnaire 10 evaluate it candidate's suitability to participate in the enic)rcement of

immigration authorities under tbis lvl0A. All candidates must be United States citizens. AI!candidates must have at least two years of LEA work experie nce. All candida tes must beap\5n:lYcd by ICE "\\\d mutt be l\:1\ll1d eligible fCl, access to ,(msilive il1formmlCl\\.

\Vhitfield Counlv Sheriffs omcc and ICE enter inlo this MO A in !!ood faith and a!lree to abide, ~ -by the temlS and conditions contained herein . Whitfield County Sheriffs Office agrees to usedue diligence to screen individuals nominated lo r training and agree that individuals whosuccessfully complete the training unde!' this ""lOA wi!! perform immigration omcer functionsauthoriz.ed under 287(g) for a minimum o f two (2) years. Any failure by the Whitfield CountySherin-s omcc t


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Approximately one year after the participating LEA personnel arc trained and certified. ICE mayprovide additional updated training on relevant administrative. legal. an d opcrmional iSSueSrelated to the perfbrmance of immigration oflker Jlmctions. unless either pany terminates thisMOA pursuant to Section X-'l:, below. Local training on relevant issues will be provided on an

ongoing basis by ICE supervisors or a (ksignated tcam leader.

IX. CERTIFICA TrON AND .AUTHORIZA nO N

The ICE Training Division will certify in writing to thc ICE Special Agent in Charge undior theICE Field Office Director in Atlanta the names of those LEA personnel who s u c c e s ~ f u l l ycomplete training and pass all required \Csting. Upon receipt of Traiuing Division certification,the ICE Speci,ll Agent in Charge tmdior the ICE Field Office Director in1\tlanta will provide theparticipating LEA personnel with a signed authorization to perform specified functions of animmigration officer for an initial period of onc year from the date ofthc authorization. ICE willalso provide a copy o f the authorization to the LEA. The ICE supervisory o!'llecr, or designatedteam leader, will evaluate the aClivilies offIll personnel certified under this MOA.

AUlhorizalion of participating LEA personnel to act pursuant to this MO A may be revoked atany time by ICE or the LEA Sneh revocation will require immediate notificatioll to the otherparty to this 2,;


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Subject to the availability of funds. ICE agrees to be responsible for the purchase. inslaliuliDn.and maintenance of technology (comptHcrllAFlS/PholO and similar hardware/software)necessary to support the invcstigative functions of paI1icipating LEA personnel at each LEA[acili!Y with an active 287(g) program. The usc of this equipment is to be limited to the

performance of responsibilities authorized by this MOl\. under section 287(g)of

the IN.A byparticipating LEA personnel. IC E also agrees to provide the necessary technological support and,o!lwure updates luI' lise by participating LEA personnel to accomplish the delegated functions.Such hardwarc.so[p;vare. and olher technology purchased or provided by ICE. shall remain theproperty of ICE and shall be remrned to ICE upon termination of this agreement. or whendeemed necessary by the IC E Special Agent in Charge and/or the ICE Field Office Director inAtlanta.

The LEA is responsible to provide atl adlllinistrative stlpplies, i.e. paper. toner. pellS, pencils andother similar items necessary for 110nnal office operations. The LEA is also responsible providenecessary secur ity equipment. i.e. handcui1S. leg restraints ~ l I 1 dflexi cuffs etc.

Xl. ICE SUPERVISION

Immigration cnIOrCemCJl( actIvItIes conducted by the participaling LEA perSOJlllel will besupervised and directed by ICE supervisory officers or the designated team leader in WhitlicldCounty. Georgia. Participating LEA personnel are not authorized to perform immigration officerfunctions. except when working under the supervision of an IC E officer, or when acting pursuantto the guidance provided by an IC E agent.

PaI1icipating LEA personnel shall give timely notice to the rCE :;upervisory officer within 24hours of allY detainer issued under the authorities set ft)f[h in this :'vIOA, The actions ofparticipating LE A personnel will be reviewed by le E supervisory officers on an ongoing basis toensure compliance with the requirements of the immigration laws and procedures and to assess

the need lor individual additional training or guidance.

For purposes of this lvIOI\., ICE onicors will supervise participating LEA personnel only as toimmigration enlorcement illl1ctiollS. The LEA relains supervision of all other aspects of theemployment or and pedbnnance of dll\ics by participating LE A personnel.

In the absence of a written agreement 10 the contrary. the policies and procedures to be utilizedby Ihe participating LEA personnel in exercising these authorities shall be DHS and ICE policiesand procedures, incitlding the ICE Use of Force Policy. However, when engaged in immigrationenlurccll1cm activities. no participating LE A personnel will be expected or required to violate orotherwise tail to maintain the LEA', rules. standards. 01:policies. or be required to fail to abideby reslI'ictions or limilations as may otherwise be imposed by law.

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If a wnflicl ,uises between im order or direction of an ICC supervisory- officer or a DIlS or ICEpolicy and tht, LEA'$ rules, standards, or policies, the conniet shall be promptly reported to IIICICE Special Agent in Charge andlor the ICE Field Office Director in Atlanta, or designees, andthe Whitfield County Sheriff, or designee, wben circumstances safcly allow the concern to be

raised. The ICE Special Agent in Charge and/or the ICE Field Office Director in Atlanta and theWhitfield County Shcriffsha ll attempt to resolve the eonflict.

XIl. REPORTING REQUiREMENTS

The LEA wil! bc responsible fi)r t[(lcking and maintaining accurate data und otatisticalinfonnaticlil for theil' 287(g) program, including ,IllY specific tracking data requested by ICE.Upon ICE's request, such data and information Shllll be provided to ICE for comparison andveriJicalioll with ICE's own data and statistical information, as well as for ICE's statisticalreporting requirements and to help ICE assess the progress and success of the LEA's 287(g)program.

XllI. LlABfLITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

If any participating LEA personnel are the subject of n complaint of any sort that may result inthat individual receiving employer discipline 01' becoming the subject o f a criminal investigation()r civil lawsuit, the LEA shall, to the extent allowed by State law, immediately notify rCE oftlleexistence and nilture o f the complaint. The resolution of the complaint shall also be promptlyreported to rCE. Complaints regarding the exercise of immigration enforcement authority byparticipating LEA personnel shall be handled as described below.

Exccpt as ()[herwise noted in this ]vIOA or allowed by Federlillaw, tbe LEA wilt be responsibleand bear the costs of participating LEA personnel with regard to their propeliy or per;;onnelexpenses incurred by reason of death, i!\inry, or incidents giving rise to liability.

Participating LEA personnel will only be treated as Federal employees for pl1l1lo,es of theFederal Tort Claims Act 28 U.S.C. 2671-2680, and worker's compensation claims, 5 e.s.c. 810] c( seq., when performing a function as authorized by this MOt\. 8 U.S.C. 1357(g)(7). Itis the understanding of' the parties to this MOA thtll participating LEA pcrsonnel will el\ioy theS11l11C defenses and immunities available to ICE officers from persona.1 liability arising from tOr ilawsuits based on actions conducted in compliance with this MOA. 8 U S c . 1357(g)(8).

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Punicipating LEA personnci named as defendants in litigation arising from activities carried outunder this ]v!OA ma y request representatioll by the U.S. Department of Justice. Such requestsm\lst be made in writing directed to the Altomey General of the United States. and will behandled in coordioation with the ICE Special Agent in Charge and/or the IC E Ficld Office

Director in Allanta. Requests for representation must be presented to the ICE Office of the ChiefCOllllsel at the 180 Spr ing Street , 3'd Floor, Atlaillu. Georgia 30303. Any request i()rrepresentation and related correspondence must be clearly marked "Subject to Al{o!'llcy-ClientPrivilege." The Office of the Chief Counsel will forward the individual's request, together witha memorandum outlining the factual basis underlying the ol'ent(s) at issue in the lawsuit. to theICE Oflice of the Principal Legal Advisor, whieh will lorward the request, the fhctualmemorandum. and an advisory statement opining whether such representation would be in theinterest of the United Statos, to the Director of tho COllstitutional and Specialized Torts Staff,Civil Division, Department of Justice, ICE will not be liable for deH::nding 01' indemnifying actsof inlentionall11isconduct on (he part of participating LEA personnel.

The LEA agrees to cooperate with any Federal investigation related (0 this MOA to the full

extent of its available powers. It is understood that intonnation provided by any LEA personnelunder threat of disciplinary action in an administrative investigation cannot be used against thatindividual in subsequent criminal proceedings, consistent with Garritv v. New Jersey, 385 U.S,493 (1967).

As Ihe activities of participating LEA personnel under this M.OA arc undertaken under tederalauthority. the pllrlicipating LEA personnel will comply witb federal standards and guideline,srelating to the Supreme Courfs decision in Gildio v. United S1at


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XVi. STEERING COtvlMITTEE

The ICE Special Agent in Charge andlor the ICE Field Oftlcc Director in Atlanta and lhe\Vhitfiekl County Sheriff shall establish a steering committee tl m will meet periodically to

review and assess the immigration enlorcemenl activities conducted by the participating LEApersonnel ,tl1d to ensure compliance with the terms of this MOA. The steering commiltee willmeet periodically in metro Atlanta at locations to be agreed upon by the parties, or vialeleconference. Steering committee parlicipants will be supplied with spcdl1e infOlTI1ation oncase reviews, individual participants' evaltmlions, complaints Wed, media coverage, and, to theeXlent practicable, statistical information on increased immigration enforcement activity inWhitfield Counly, Georgia. An initial review meeting will be beld no later than nine months anerccrtiiicalion oflhe initial class of'participating LEA personnel under Section IX, above.

XVU. COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The LEA may, at its discretion, engage in community outreach with individuals and

organizations expressing an interest in this MOA. ICE may participate in sllch outreach upon theLEA's requesl.

XVHI. RELATJONS WITH THE NEWS MEOlA

The LEA may, at its discretion, communicate the substance of this agreement to organizationsand groups e;:pressing an interest in the law enforcement activities to be engaged in under thisMOA. This lv!OA also describes the complaint procedures available to members of the pnblicregarding actions taken by participllling LEA personnel pursuant to this agrcemclH.

The LEA hereby agrees to coordinate with ICE regarding intormation lO be released to the mediaregarding actions taken under this ;\'1OA. The points of conulct lo r ICE ,Ind the LEA for this

purpose are idcntltlcd in Appendix C.

XIX. MODIFICATION OF TIllS MOA

t-'iodifications to this MO A must be proposed in writing and approved by t h ~signntories.

X X DURATION AND TERMINATION OF THIS rV!C)A

This lvlOA will remain in effect from the date of signing until it is terminated by either party.Either party, upon written notice (0 the other party. may lCl1llinate the tvl0A at any time. A(ermination notice shaH be delivered personally or by certified or registered mail and tCl111inationshaH take effect immediately upon receipt of such ntl!icc.

Either party. upon ""litten or oral notice to the other party, may temporarily .q[lspcnd activitiesunder this MO A when resource constraints or competing priorities necessitate. Notice oftcrmination or suspension by IC E shall be given to the Whitfield County Sheriff. Notice oftermination or suspension by the LEA shall be given [0 the ICE Special Agent il l Charge and/orthe ICE Field 0111ce Director in Atlanta.

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This MOA docs not, is n01 intended to, shall not be construed to, and may not be relied upon tocreate, any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at Jaw by any person in any maller, civilor criminal,

By signing this MOA, each party represents it is fully authorized 10 enter into this MOA, anclaccepts the terms, responsibilities, obligations, and limitations of this i'\'IOA, and agrees to bebound thereto to the fullest extent allowed by law.

D,ne: 2/1 loY' _ . ~ _ . _.. _ D t 1 t ~ -'-1- 0 g,(:h,-LC.,L{ Y}l L 1 . . & ~ : : __ .. . _ ~ d 1 L . ~__

Julic\L M.vcrs ( 1 Scott Chitwood: ' ' ' ' '

As$iilant Secretary Sher iffImmigration and Customs Enforcement Whitfield CountyDepartment of Homeland Security Georgia

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APPENDlXA

POINTS OF CONTACT

The ICE and LEA points ofeont ac! for purposes ofimplementatioll ofthls IvIO;\ ilre:

For the LEA: SherifrScotl Chitw()odWhitlield County Sheriffs Oftlee805 Professional Blvd.Daltoll. GA 30501706-876 1431

For ICE DRC!: IVlark JohnsAssistant Field Office Director

77 Forsyth Street, SWAllanta, GA 30303404-331-2765 (X5430)

For ICE OT: Robert RodriguezAssisllmt Special Agent in Charge1691 Phoenix Blvd .. Ste. 250Atlanta. GA 30}49770-994-4178

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APl'ENDIXB

COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

T11is MOA is an agreemell! between DlIS/ICE and the Whitlleld County Sheriffs Oftice,hereinafter referred to as the "Law Enforcement Agency" (LEA), pursua m to which selectedLEA personnel are authol'izcd to perform immigration enforcement dmies ill specific situationsunder Federa! authority. As such, the tmining, supervision, and performance o f participatingLE.'\ personnel pursuant to the MOA, as well as the protections for individuals' civil andcl)nstitulional rights , arc to be monitored. Part of that monitoring will be accomplished throughthese complaint reporting and resolution procedures, which the parties to the MO A have agreedto follow.

The MOA sets !orth the process for designation, tnull1ng, and certification of certain LEApersonnel to perf{.JrIn cerwin immigration enforcement functions specified herein. Comptaims

filed against those personnel in the course of their non-immigration ducics \vill remain thedomain of the LEA and be hancHed in accordance with the LEA's Manual of Policy andProcedures, or equivalent rules, regulations or procedures. The LEA will also handle complaintsfiled against personnel who ma y exercise immigration authority, but who are not designated andcertified under tbis MOA. The number and type of the latter complaints will be monitored by theSteering Committee established under Section XVI oftha MOA.

III order to simplify the process for the public, complaints against participating LEA persollncirdating to their immigration enforcement can be reported in a number of ways. The ICEHeadquarters Office o f Protessional Responsibility (OPR) lind the LEA's Administrativeinvestigations Unit will coordinate complaint receipt and investigation.

The ICE OPR will forward complaints to the Department o f Homeland Security's Ollke ofInspector General (DHS OrG) as appropriate for review, and ensure nOlification as necessary tothe U.S. Department o f Justice Civil Rights Division (DO'[ CRD). The ICE OPR will coordinatecomplaints related to participating personnel with the LEA's Administrative Investigations llnitas detailed below. Should circumstances warrant investigation of a complairn by the DHS OIGor the DO.I CRD, this will nO! preclude the DHS OlG, DOJ CR!), or ICE OP R II'om conductingthe investigation in coordination with the LEA's Administrative Investigations Unit, whenappropriate.

The ICE OPR wi!! adhere to established procedures relating to reporting and rcsolvingallegations of employee misconduct, and the LEA's Administrative Investigations Gnit willfolio", applicable LEA policies and procedures, perwnnel rules, state stmu(cs . an d collectiwbargaining agreement requirenlcnts.

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I. Complaint Repol1ing Procedures

Complaint rcp0l1ing procedures shaH be disseminated as appropriate by the LEA within lilcililiesunder its jurisdiction (in English and other languages as appropriate) in order to ensllI'c that

individuals are aware of the availability of such procedures.

COlllplainrs \Viii be accepted Ii'om any source (e.g.: ICE, LEA. participating LE A personnd.inmates, and the public).

Complaints can be reported to federal authorities as follows:

A. Telephonically to the ICE OPR at the Joint Intake Center (11C) II IWashington, D.C. at the toll-tree lltuuber 1-877-246-8253, or

B. Telephonically to the Resident Agent in Charge or [he ICE OPR otTice inPlantation, Florida at 95'1-327-4100, or

C. Via mail as follows:

U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementOffice o f I'roJessiollal Responsibility425 I Street, N \VRoom 3260\Vashington, D.C. 20536

Complaints can a l ~ obe referred to and accepted by any of the foHowing LEA entities:

A. The LEA's Administrative Investigations Unit

Whitfield County Sherif!,s OfliccAttn. Lt. Wes Lynch805 Professional Blvd.Dalton, GA 30720706-278-1233

B. The supervisor of any pnrticipaling LEA personnel; or

2. Review of ComplaintsAU complaints (written or ol'al) reported to the LEA directly. which involve activities connected

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In all instances, the ICE OPR, as appropriate, will make an initial determination regarding DHSinvestigative jurisdiction and refer the complaint to the appropriate office for action as soon aspossible. given the nature or the complaint.

Complaints reported directly to the ICE OP R will be shared with the LEA's AdministrativeInvestigations Unit ,vhen the complaint involves LEA personnel. Both offices will thencoordinate appropliate investigative jurisdiction, which may include initiation of a jointinvestigation to resolve the issue(s).

3. Complaint Resolutioll Procedures

UpOll receipt OrallY complaint, the TeE OPR willunder1ake a complete review of each complaintin nccorciance with existing ICE allegation criteria and reporting requirements. As staled above,the TeE OPR will adhere to existing ICE reporting requirements as they relate tn the DHS OIG3nd/nr the DO) CRD, Complaints wil! be resolved using the existing procedures, supplemented3S follows:

A. Referral o f Complaints to LEA's Administrative luvesligations Unit.

The ICE OP R will refer complaints, as appropl'.iate, involving LEA personnel to theLEA'$ Administrative Investigations Onitfbr reso.lution. The Whitfield COllnty Sherif fwill infom1 ICE OPR of the disposition and resolution of any complaints referred by ICEOPR.

B. Interim Action Pending Complaint Resolution

Whenever any participating LEA personnel arc under investigation and subject tointerrogation by the LEA for any reason that could lead to disciplinary action, demotion,or dismissal, the requirements orthe Whitfield County Sheri ff's Oflice shall be honored.If appropriate, an individual may be removed l1'olll participation in the ,lclivities coveredunder the MO A pending l'CSOIUlioll of an inquiry,

C. Time Paramders for Resolution of Complaints

It is expected that any complaint received will be resolved within 90 days, .However.this will depend upon the nature and complexity o!'the subS1ance of the complaiul itself.

D. Notification o f Resolulion o ra Complaint

ICE OPR will coordinate with the LEA's Administrative investigations Uilit to ensurenotification as appropriate to the sllbject(s) o f a complaint regarding the resolution of thec01l1plaint.

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APPENDrXC

PUBLIC INFORMA n O N POINTS 01" CONTACT

Pursuant to Section XVIl1 of the MOA. the signatories agree to c()ordinate uny release ()finlonmnion to the media regarding actions taken under this MOA. The points of contact forcoordinating such activities are:

For the LEA:

SheriffScoLt ChitwoodWhitlleld County Sheriffs Office805 Professional Blvd.Dalton, GA 30720706-876-1431

Public Ai1b.irs OfficerLt. Wes LynchWhitfield Coom), Sheriffs Office805 Professional Blvd.Dalton. GA 30720706-278-1233

For ICE:

Public Affairs Officer Richard RochaOffice of Public A f ~ i r sand Internal Communicationu.s. Department o f Homeland SecurityU.s. Immigration and Customs Enforcement202-616-8895

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