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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reaffirms commitment to Public Safety and Immigration Enforcement

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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared the following press release on February 3, 2025.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office remains steadfast and committed to protecting every inch of Montgomery County and serving all who live in and visit here. Our first responsibility is to the citizens of our county and to ensure our community remains safe to visit, live, work, worship, and raise a family.

In recent weeks, our office has received multiple inquiries regarding MCSO’s position on immigration enforcement. Our office has a long-standing partnership with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies who work collaboratively to enhance public safety and the effectiveness of our operations. This collaboration works as a force multiplier and allows us to implement innovative programs and best practices to keep our community safe.

Along with twenty-five other sheriff’s offices in Texas, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office participates in the federal 287(g) program. The 287 (g) program allows certified and trained law enforcement personnel to perform certain immigration enforcement functions. The 287(g) program is not new to Montgomery County, and it has been around since 1996. Sheriff Tommy Gage and his administration were instrumental in laying the foundation for this program and he worked tirelessly with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to keep our community safe. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office signed an MOU to participate in the 287 (g) program in 2020. Sheriff Doolittle and his staff are equally committed to continuing the 287(g) Jail Enforcement Model by working with our federal law enforcement partners to identify and address potential public safety threats within our jurisdiction. This program is administered through the Justice Bureau and in the jail setting and only after an individual has been lawfully arrested for violating state law. The violation must be above a misdemeanor “C” or fine-only offense.

Sheriff Doolittle and the MCSO command staff have met with local, state, and federal partners to reiterate our commitment to maintaining good working partnerships to keep Montgomery County safe. We stand committed and ready to assist with any lawful requests to aid in the removal of public safety threats from our community. Our office takes pride in professionally, fairly, and transparently enforcing the law and keeping Montgomery County safe for all residents. Public safety remains our top priority, and our office encourages all individuals to report crimes, regardless of immigration status. We do not want fear or uncertainty to prevent victims or witnesses from communicating with law enforcement to keep our community safe.

“For the past 188 years, the residents of Montgomery County have entrusted the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office with keeping and maintaining the peace in Montgomery County. Today, we remain steadfast and committed to serving you. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners and utilize all modern law enforcement tools to protect and serve Montgomery County. I am 100 percent committed to keeping our residents and visitors safe by all legal means.” – Sheriff Wesley Doolittle.

Source: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

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