Posted: 11:28 PM Feb 23, 2011

NCSO signs up for ICE program

Sheriff’s Office to participate in Secure Communities program

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has recently signed on to participate in the federal Secure Communities program, sponsored by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security.

Reporter: By Barbara Knowles, News Editor
Email Address: barbara.knowles@newtoncitizen.com

COVINGTON — The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has recently signed on to participate in the federal Secure Communities program, sponsored by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security.

“It enhances our ability to identify any criminal through networking with ICE and Homeland Security,â€