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Police chief seeks informal support for 287(g) partnership; resident asks about records access
Summary
Chief Wright asked the board for informal support to pursue a 287(g) ICE partnership that could fund equipment and training; a resident asked whether ICE would gain backend access, and Chief Wright said it would not.
Chief Wright told the Select Board he is exploring participation in the 287(g) program, which would provide training, access to federal systems for certified officers, and potential equipment funding including up to $7,500 equipment reimbursement per certified officer and up to $100,000 toward cruiser replacement tied to qualifying arrests. He asked for the board's informal support; the board expressed support but asked for follow‑up on account setup, reporting to the Department of Revenue Administration, and coordination with Town Hall staff.
During public Q&A a resident asked whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would gain access to police department records. Chief Wright replied, "ICE does not gain backend access," and added that the department would share information only when legally required during an investigation, "same as current practice." The minutes record no formal board vote to enroll in the program; Chief Wright requested further follow‑up on administrative and reporting details.
