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Sheriff association to press changes to SB 178 over training, staffing and liability concerns
Summary
County staff reported Sheriff Easter and others oppose key provisions of Senate Bill 178 that would require local police and sheriff departments to take on functions similar to federal immigration enforcement unless the bill provides training, funding and liability protections.
Sedgwick County staff told commissioners that Sheriff Easter planned to testify on Senate Bill 178 and seek changes to address significant operational concerns.
County staff summarized three primary concerns from the sheriff’s office: training, staffing/fiscal impact, and liability. Staff said the sheriff and local police officers are not trained for…
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