ICE awards Florida’s state and local law enforcement with 287(g) funds to defend the homeland

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - ICE announced financial awards to 287(g) partners in Florida Sept. 26, highlighting the program's success, its Florida partnerships and the benefits it provides in the public safety and national security realms.

"Florida state and local law enforcement agencies have demonstrated exceptional commitment as essential partners in ICE's 287(g) program," said ICE Deputy Director Madison D. Sheahan. "This partnership exemplifies the critical role collaboration plays in safeguarding our communities and ensuring the removal of the most dangerous individuals who threaten public safety. At a time when ICE officers and law enforcement personnel face unprecedented challenges and threats, these partnerships are more vital than ever to protect our neighborhoods and uphold the rule of law."

Sheahan also thanked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Sheriffs Association for helping enforce our nation's federally mandated immigration laws.

Florida has set the standard across the nation for 287(g) partnerships with 325 agreements in place - a 577% increase since Jan. 20, 2025.

ICE announced the following financial awards to 287(g) partners in Florida, with local partners receiving $10,005,665 and state-level partners receiving $28,570,240:

• $2.7 million in transportation funding for local agencies.
• $7.3 million in equipment funding for 974 local officers.
• $1 million in transportation funding for state agencies.
• $27.5 million in equipment funding for 3,676 state-level officers.

"Thank you to the Trump Administration and our federal partners at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for choosing Florida as the first stop for presenting reimbursements for our dedicated law enforcement officers across the state," said Governor Ron DeSantis. "Florida is proud to lead the nation on illegal immigration enforcement, acting as a force multiplier to assist President Trump in restoring our nation's sovereignty."

Thanks to President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership and the One Big Beautiful Bill, 287(g) programs give back to local law enforcement and enable them to better support their local communities in keeping America safe.

ICE provides its partner agencies with the following benefits:

• $7,500 to offset the costs of necessary equipment, including laptops, cellphones, and cell service for each trained and credentialed task force officer.
• $100,000 for purchasing vehicles and transportation costs for each signed memorandum of agreement.
• Reimbursement for the annual salary and benefits for each trained and credentialed task force officer who are engaged in immigration enforcement.
• Additional allotment of funds to cover task force officers' overtime, up to 25% of an officer's salary.

The 287(g) program enhances ICE's ability to protect our homeland by delegating certain immigration enforcement authorities to state and local police.

Learn how to partner with ICE through the 287(g) program here, or get general information about the program here. Across the country, DHS has established more than 1,000 partnerships, helping to remove the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens.

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