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Sheriff Ends Washington County's Participation in 287(g) Program

KUAF | By Kyle Kellams

Published April 17, 2020 at 1:03 PM CDT

Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder.

This week, Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder announced he plans to end the sheriff's office's participation in the federal 287(g) program, which creates partnerships between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and local law enforcement agencies. Helder says he believes the program has been effective in the area, but because of the coronavirus outbreak his employees' time and energy need to be directed elsewhere.

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