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Cochise County sheriff applauds renewed federal, state support for border operations
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Sheriff Mark Dannels said recent federal and state moves — including military support and expanded funding — are restoring operational capacity for Border Patrol and local law enforcement in Cochise County.
Sheriff Mark Dannels said Tuesday that renewed federal and state support, including military personnel and increased state funding, is restoring Border Patrol and local law enforcement capacity along Cochise County's southern boundary.
Dannels, speaking on KWCD's First Watch, said the presence of military personnel at the border should be understood as a support role and that recent policy reversals and funding increases will allow federal and local agencies to reengage in pursuits and interdiction work. "They're back engaged," he said, referring to Border Patrol agents returning to a previously suspended pursuit policy.
Dannels tied the operational changes to funding. He said the state had…
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