BOROUGH OF BERWICK

344 MAR
BERWICK, PENNSYLVA.NIA I

Station • Fax: 570· 752-2696

COllnly Communications Cenler:

January 14, 2008

U.S. ,,,.,,,.,..,...,, Enforcement

Ms.
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Dear

lam participation in the Delegation of Authority pursuant to

287(g) and Naturalization Aci. Our relationship with
Immigration Enforcement (ICE) has resulted in a
Columbia its residents. Thls impact is measurable by
members alTcsted and removed from in the past two
years. 1 \\lould like to expand my department's training to serve and meet the
needs of our community.

I have in communication with your Office of !nvesli located in PhiladelphiLl,

Pcnnsylvan 0 has encouraged me to submit following proposal for your
consideration.

My is to train up to three Berwick Police Officers to act as Immigration Otl1cers as

provided delegated authority would my department's
Ii we encounter, in a lawful fashion and in
have a minimum of
to

made available your instructors can

any other materials they providing instruction to our
me of any other special requirements I will every

This will allow my department and your to enter into a Memorandum of

Understandi that will enable us to better participate with E in fying criminal
illegal aliens who a risk to the citizens of Columbia I am prepared 10
proceed th this initiative immediately. I an) available at time to to any
questions or you or your representatives have this proposal. My
contact number is 570-75 An alternative point of contact is Officer
at

llook fOf\\'ard to your endorsement of this req uest and moving fOf\vard with til is program
for the benefit of all.

Sincerely,

Chief of Police
Berwick, Pennsylvania
 OffiCI: ofSlau Q.IId Local Coordination

u.s. Depllrtmenl III Homeland Securily

425 I Street, NW
Washington,. DC 20536

U.s. Immigration
and Customs
rre 1 22008 Enforcement

Berwick Police Department

3444 Market St.
Berwick, PA 18603-3792

Dear

Thank you for your 0 1/14nOO8 letter regarding your request to partner with
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). There are several programs available under
the umbrella of ICE Agreements of Cooperation in Communities (0 Enhance Safety and Security
(ACCESS).

It is through strategic discussions and efforts that strong partnerships between law enforcement
agencies (LEAs) and ICE are facilitated. Combining Federal. state and local resources has
proven successful in responding to those LEAs who seek assistance from ICE. I have requested
that the local ICE ACCESS liaisons work with your department to detennine which feE
ACCESS programs will best meet our joint needs.

Your iocailCE ACCESS liaisons are, in the Office of Investigations, at 215-717-

and in Detent jon and Removal at 215-656-

Sincerely

" W : : e t . ) Jim Pendergraph

Executi ve Director
Office of Stale and Local Coordination

www.ice.gov
 BOROUGH OF BERWICK
344 MARKET STREET
BERWICK. PENNSYLVANLA 18603-3792

Station Telephone: 570-752-.1677 • Fa;Ii:: 570-752-2696

County Communications Center; 570 -784-6100

Clue[ of Puliu!

April 29, 2008

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Senior Special Age nt
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
3000 Sidney 81.. Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

RE: Delegation of Authority Program pursuant to 287(g) of the Immigration and

Naturalization Act

I am writing to inform you that upon consideration of all the aspects of the "287g"
program and our present resources it would not be beneficial for the Bervvick
Police Department to pursue such an undertaking. The present professional
relationship we have has been outstanding and very effective and although the
program has merit, it would be impossible for the Department to do it the justice it
deserves.

As always, I thank you for the efforts and professionalism extended to the
Berwick Police Department and we are always at your disposal. Please feel free
to contact me on this or any matter of mutual concern.

Sincerely,

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