Many sheriffs across New York State were unsure exactly how legislation in the enacted state budget regarding immigration enforcement would affect the roles and duties of their offices. However, it turns out that those laws are primarily impacting state and federal agencies. That's according to Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, who was a guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Thursday. He says there are "carve-outs" that allow local and municipal agencies to operate as they normally do...
Jim Quattrone: carve-outs for local departments
The Local Cops, Local Crimes Act, which bars local agencies from entering into 287(g) agreements with ICE, is currently being challenged by the Trump Administration. Meanwhile, Quattrone says he's disappointed that the final budget did not include a raise in the salary cap for retirees. He explains why...
Jim Quattrone: wanted to have retirees be school resource officers
Quattrone adds that the New York State Sheriffs' Association so far hasn't noticed any "buried" legislation in the $277 billion budget that may impact sheriff's offices.
Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview with Sheriff Jim Quattrone.
