California sheriff blocks ICE from firing range, training facilities but keeps CBP access
San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced Tuesday that ICE will no longer be allowed to use sheriff's facilities for training or gun qualifications, citing community concerns about the agency's conduct during armed confrontations elsewhere in the country.Martinez's decision draws a distinction between ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection as county officials move to sever facility agreements with both federal agencies.
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San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced Tuesday that ICE will no longer be allowed to use sheriff's facilities for training or gun qualifications, citing community concerns about the agency's conduct during armed confrontations elsewhere in the country.Martinez's decision draws a distinction between ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection as county officials move to sever facility agreements with both federal agencies. The sheriff said she will continue allowing CBP to use the county's Otay Range, warning that removing access could worsen border wait times and hurt the regional economy."Community trust and strong relationships are the cornerstone of effective local policing," Martinez said. "Our authority to enforce the law depends on the trust and confidence of the communities we serve, and I always balance my decisions based on community trust and public safety."DEM GOVERNOR IN THE HOT SEAT AFTER TESTING LIMITS OF AUTHORITY WITH MAJOR MOVE AGAINST ICEFox News Digital reached out to ICE for comment on Martinez's decision and asked whether the change could affect its training or operations.The move comes as the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has directed the county's chief administrative officer to have the Department of General Services terminate lease agreements with both ICE and CBP.Martinez, however, opposes cutting off CBP's access.
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- San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez announced Tuesday that ICE will no longer be allowed to use sheriff's facilities for training or gun qualifications, citing community concerns about the agency's conduct during armed confrontations elsewhere in the country.Martinez's decision draws a distinction between ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection as county officials move to sever facility agreements with both federal agencies.
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