Sheriff taking right approach on immigration program
October 18, 2009 01:00 AM | 471 views | 5 5 comments | 11 11 recommendations | email to a friend | print
DEAR EDITOR:

It is with the utmost respect and appreciation that I write this letter in support of our county sheriff, Neil Warren, and his staff.

As the county's public safety director, I fully understand the importance of using every available resource to save lives, prevent crimes and prosecute criminals.

Sheriff Warren works closely with all public safety agencies in Cobb and is clearly correct in utilizing Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program which is designed to be used in a jail setting. This program enables deputies to identify and then notify federal officials when a suspected illegal immigrant has been arrested.

Cobb's police department goes to great lengths to work within the Latino community. Our Spanish-speaking officers routinely appear in area churches, participate in Spanish language radio programs and work alongside community leaders.

This ongoing effort is focused on opening lines of communication to identify and arrest those criminals that are preying on Latinos.

However, good communications and positive relations are not enough to prevent crime within a community. The Sheriff's Office is aiding the crime fighting effort by identifying and then notifying federal authorities when a suspected illegal immigrant has been arrested for a crime.

Sheriff Neil Warren is working hard to utilize the 287(g) program to legally protect our community. I proudly support these efforts.

G.M. Lloyd
Public Safety Director
Cobb Government
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Alan Faircloth
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October 21, 2009
I raise my glass in honor of Sheriff Warren and my vote is his. GOOD JOB (NO...GREAT JOB) by he and his Department. Thanks to each and every one of them for their service, their sacrifice, and the job they do!
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American worker
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October 21, 2009
WHEN IS SMYRNA GOING TO USE 287G?
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Kelly P
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October 18, 2009
re- elect Sheriff Warren
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mk-HERO Warren!
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October 18, 2009
Well, Rich? Guess this clears things up for ya a bit? Maybe you can stop your outright lies concerning the Director of Public Safety in Cobb County?!? We, the law-abiding citizens of Cobb greatly appreciate the work of Cobb Police & Sheriffs Dept. We also appreciate the MDJ for their reporting on this matter. Now, on the other hand,... if illegals are still wanting a safe sanctuary w/in Cobb County, they've still got Smyrna. You'll never hear Smyrna officials support the Sheriff & the 287(g) program,.. on the contrary, they'll blast citizens that stand up & want the laws of this land ENFORCED!! Guess that's why Smyrna's economy is booming??? Ya think?
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Pat H.
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October 18, 2009
OK, now that we have settled this latest Rich Pellegrino lie, Mr. Lloyd please start concentrating on cleaning up these neighborhoods. There is no way you cannot see the mess piled up around certain homes. You should be out every day driving around different Cobb County neighborhoods with a pile of citations ready. What is taking your department so long to correct obvious violators?
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