ICE has launched an aggressive recruitment campaign, offering a $50,000 signing bonus to attract new agents and support staff.
This campaign is impacting local law enforcement agencies, as police chiefs and sheriffs are struggling to retain their staff amidst ICE's recruitment efforts.
“Are you ready to defend the homeland?”
As of September, ICE reported 150,000 applications from prospective agents, including recent college graduates and career changers.
Law enforcement officers from city and state agencies are among the most sought-after recruits, but their potential departure is controversial and hurts local staffing.
Author's summary: ICE's recruitment campaign is affecting local law enforcement agencies.