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Franklin County signs memorandum of agreement with ICE; sheriff says operations 'unchanged'
Summary
Sheriff Cuyler Stoker presented a Memorandum of Agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that county attorneys reviewed; Stoker said it would allow deputies to receive ICE training and temporarily act on behalf of ICE until ICE officers arrive. The commission approved the MOA unanimously.
Sheriff Cuyler Stoker presented a proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to the Franklin County Commissioners on March 23 and asked the board to approve it with the county attorney’s review.
Stoker told commissioners the MOA "does not change how the Sheriff Department currently operates" but would permit deputies to receive training to act on behalf of ICE until ICE officers arrive. County Attorney Vic Pearson reviewed the agreement on the record. Stoker also said the county could sign an addendum to permit financial reimbursement for training, hours deputies act on behalf of ICE, and equipment if the board chose to pursue that option.
Commissioner Zan Bowles moved to sign the MOA as presented with County Attorney approval; Commission Chair Robert Swainston seconded and the motion passed unanimously in open session. The transcript records no public comment or recorded objections during the vote.
What happens next: The sheriff's office will complete execution of the MOA and may pursue an addendum to capture reimbursement for training and deputy time, per Stoker’s presentation to commissioners.
