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    MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTThis Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) constitutes an agreement between United StatesImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a component of the Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS), and the ... L a ~ E n f o r c e m ~ n t HUDSON C0l]NTY.DEPARTMENT OFCORRECTIONS ( I I l J t > S . t ) N ! . : q Q ~ X , : : " P ~ ? A I { M N J l ; ; : 9 . l t : . , : g , Q ~ G ~ Q ~ ) ~ , p ~ ~ ~ < ~ t , , ! , ? which ICE delegates nominated, trained, certified, and authorized R U D S . Q ~ ~ : : . c Q ~ O E P A . R . T M E N r ' ' d f J : : G O : R . I { E W I . Q 1 ' I ~ personnel to perform certain immigration enforcementfunctions as specified herein. It is the intent of the parties that these delegated authorities willenable the H U D S t ~ N ; o O U N t Y ; : D . 1 . 3 p A R ~ ~ " ' O F " ' P O ~ ~ r ~ Q ~ t s , to identify and processimmigration violators and conduct criminal investigations under ICE supervision, as detailedherein, within the confines of the H f : j ] ) S O N , ' d O ~ T : D E P A R : T ~ N : t , : Q f i ' C O ~ l 1 f O . ~ S , ' S AREA OF R E S P . O N S B I L I T Y . ' ~ " u ' T h ~ . H t j p ~ 0 1 4 . ; " , c 0 . t . n ~ f t y : ; i t r : p . ~ p A : R ~ N T ) ~ < : Q F CbRJ.{Ed:;tI: qF, ,eoRR.EQn,QNSpersonnel (participating F I t . J P . , S ~ N ' ; : G O U N T Y . D E ~ A R T M E N ' J J < O E j ( J Q ~ Q r t Q N ~ personnel)will be nominated, trained,and a p p r o v e ~ by,ICEto perf0ml certainfunctiolls of an immigrationofficer within the H i J 1 j S O N < C @ D N T y : , ; ' D E P * R t M E N t ; : , ' t ~ F ~ X G 6 R R E e t I 0 N S : ~ ; S . a r e a of

    .'., ," '- ...... . ~ . ' .-'_ . " ' ~ . , '. ;"!oo_" - . '. '; ;.'" .,:" .", ' ' l , . ~ . ,. ._ ' l ,_ , " . \ . ~ . , . ~ . , ' - ' '- '" -",responsibility. Nothing contained. herein shall otherwise limit the j u r i s ~ i c t i o n .and powersnormally possessed by participating I D J Q $ Q N G Q ~ X J ~ p e ~ : : D ! t f ~ N r . ' i g f \ G ~ ~ f . m t ~ N : $ personnel as members of the F t l D t . > $ O N , : ; J g p ~ : t y f ; ~ ) ) ~ ~ d ' . ~ f J r l : ~ Q ) 7 1 \ ~ { j ) ~ ~ ~ i ~ ~ $ . However, the exercise of the immigration. ~ n f o r c e m e n t auth()rity granted under this MOA toparticipating HUDSON C ' 6 U N t y I Y E P A R T M . E l > { t ' : Q F ; C O R R a P t f O ~ 8 personnel shall occuronly as provided in this MOA.

    II. AUTHORITYSection 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), codified at 8 U.S.C. 1357(g)(1996), as amended by the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, authorizes theSecretary ofDHS, acting through the Assistant Secretary of ICE, to enter into written agreementswith a State or any political subdivision of a State so that qualified personnel can perform certainfunctions of an immigration officer. This MOA constitutes such a written agreement.

    III. POLICYThis MOA sets forth the following: 1) the functions of an immigration officer that DHS isauthorizing the participating H Q P S O N C O l J } t t y ' p ; a p A R ~ N T ' 9 , F J j 6 ~ c n Q N S personnel to perform; 2) the duration of the authority conveyed; 3) the supervisory requirements,

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    including the requirement that participating ~ 7 s 0 ~ t ; ' : i X ~ o R ~ : ' : , ~ I D E R ! I { ; ~ ' ~ I W ' ; Q E . ~ ~ ~ " j . . J , ~ ~ : ' - i ." . ; , , ' , ~ ,','60 ,>. >""" . :; ~ . : ,::",;,,'.'i. . / ~ , \ ; N',\.!t-": }' ... w , ' h M ~ ~ ~ I f : , ' I i : " " ~ ' } ~ ~ ~ Y ~ 4 ~ l ~ . t + ~ r n l ~ . o - , ; ' " 'lo"COR:REtft:ION$ personnel are subject to ICE supervision while performing immigration-relatedduties pursuant to this MOA;.and 4) program information or data that the ~ t [ ~ ~ ~ ~ ) ~ , i ; @ ~ ~ D ~ P ~ ~ : - : Q R . : ~ ~ ~ ~ r n Q M $ is required to collect as part of the operation of theprograIll. For the purposes of this OA, ICE officers will provide supervision for participatingl [ U 1 5 S 0 N ~ ; ' : P P ' @ w ; t ? ~ P : ' @ ' ~ W T ; ; O F . \ ~ : ~ ~ ~ G I D X Q N 8 personnel only as to immigratione n f o r c e m ~ n t ~ d / o r imtl1igration investigative f u ~ c t i o n s as authorized in this MOA. @P$PNC ( 5 t J N T Y J j ~ P J . \ . R ' t M E l f t ~ Q f : : P 1 m . E C T t 0 1 ' { S "retains. supervision of all .other aspects of theemployment and performance of duties by participating H . t J Q S O N " , c b t J N ~ ' Y : ' ! ~ D E P A R . : ~ oFco:R.I,{ECTIPNS personnel.The H u n S b N C O u N ' f : ! ; ! J : f j E P A : R T M E N t ; ~ : ' q E { : ; e ~ Q ~ c f t G l N S is expected to pursue tocompletion all criminal charges that caused the alien to be taken into custody and over which theHUDSON CQ-oNtY ~ D E P M T N I E I ' t ' t P F C 9 ~ C r t O N S has jurisdiction.ICE will assume custody of an alien 1) who has been convicted of a State, local or Federaloffense only after being informed by the alien's custodian that such alien has concluded serviceof any sentence of incarceration; 2) who has prior criminal convictions and when immigrationdetention is required by statute; and 3) when the ICE Detention and Removal Field OfficeDirector or his designee decides on a case-by-case basis to assume custody of an alien who doesnot meet the above criteria.

    IV. DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED FUNCTIONSApproved participating H(JI>SQN c o P . N t Y D ~ : p A 1 . ~ f n v @ ~ f r ' : ' Q f : - ~ Q ~ Q f f Q N S personnelwill be authorized to perform immigration officer functions outlined in 287(g)(1) of the INAregarding the investigation, apprehension, or detention of aliens in the United States, subject tothe limitations contained in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in Appendix D to thisMOA.

    V. DETENTION AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUESICE retains sole discretion in determining how it will manage its limited detention resources andmeet its mission requirements. ICE Field Office Directors (FODs) may, in appropriate cases,decline to d ~ t a i n aliens whose detention . is not mandated by Federal statute. ICE and theHUPSON C O U N T y - ' p E r A R T M E N t / 9 F ) i : G O ~ , G T - ~ O N S will prioritize the detention ofaliens in conformity with ICE detention priorities. ICE reserves the right to detain aliens to theextent provided by law.

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    If ICE deems it necessary, the ~ $ 0 , N j } ~ Q W N ] ~ : P ~ : P M ~ W f ~ : Q ~ ! 1 ' : , ! , G ~ ~ ~ ~ Q ~ willenter into an Inter-Governmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with ICE pursuant to which the~ ~ ~ t ~ Q ~ ~ ~ ; ~ D I ~ ~ . . ~ : : l : ; ~ ~ . ~ ~ ~ p . y , ; ~ . ~ ~ m . " " . ; ~ . ~ . ~ . ~ ~ ~ ' ~ , ~ ~ l ~ ! . ? , y ' , ~ ~ ~ . ? . , . f ~ ' ~ F ~ . ~ f ~ ~ ! E . . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ f ~ e ..detention of incarcerated aliens in ~ : ~ ~ ~ t : C ( ) ~ ~ l J : ~ ~ M ~ , ' Q ~ \ , ~ : Q ~ ~ n Q N ~ facilities, upon the completion of their sentences. If ICE and the HUDSON COUNTYDEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS enter into an IGSA, the HUDSON COUNTYDEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS must meet the applicable ICE National DetentionStandards.In addition to detention services, if ICE deems it necessary, the IGSA may include atransportation c o m p ~ n e n t for the t ~ . ~ . ' . : . ' : ' . ' ~ ~ , o . n .". , , ~ . l , , . ~ . n . " . , . " . ~ . ! , : ~ , ~ . , : , " . ~ ..' ~ , 7 ' ~ . ~ ~ , d . , . ; ; : m : ~ . ' . ~ . " , ~ ...,/o,:!;r.r."' . ' ~ , ' . i r . r , i . i . , . ~ ,.,. ! m . " ~ .. , ~ ~ . , , } . , . ~ ~ .Under a transportation IGSA, the ~ ~ < J . h t , ( : ; ; O ~ r ~ Y J J D ~ p : ~ . \ ! ' ~ Y . l : A ~ ' I ~ f 1 : ; . ~ ~ ~ \ ; : ; ~ W ~ s . will transport all incarcerated aliens in its facilities who are subject to removal, upon completionof their sentences,to afacility or location designated by ICE. Reimbursement to the ~ $ : 0 N O O l ; I N T . ) { : I ? : E ~ t \ . 1 t ~ ~ I : g g . ' C . ~ l ~ C T I O N ~ will occur only when the H:lJp$ON.,qOl.JNTYDEPARTMENT ,OF C O ~ C T I 9 N S obtained prior approval of ICE fo r the. transportation.ICE will not reimburse if the HODSONCOUNW])EPARtrENTpF QORRETI0"NS didnot obtain prior approval from ICE.The parties understand that the H P P ~ Q J ~ l . : C J I . > M . I ? ~ ? ~ I ~ ~ ; t J ? F . ~ Q Q ~ E 9 N ~ , .. ~ ~ ! not, continue to .detain. an alien after. ~ h a t alien is eligible for release from the ~ ~ Q N C ( j t . J N ' T Y ~ > P ~ ~ M : ~ b t t l : ; Q ~ . , ' : G Q ~ Q T I Q N ~ ' s custody in accordance with applicable lawand H t J r j s o N / ! c d t 1 N t M : ' D ~ . p A R . m ~ ~ ~ ' . i ~ ~ : ; . ; C Q ~ 0 T I 0 N ~ policy, except for a period ofup to 48-hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and any Federal holiday, pursuant to an ICEdetainer issued in accordance with 8 C.F.R. 287.7, absent an IGSA in place as described above.

    VI. NOMINATION OF PERSONNELThe l r t J I ) s O } t : . C O t : 1 N f / t i 8 P A R T : N m N T / ~ I D F i ; ; t l O j _ C l ' I $ N S will nominate candidates for

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    I C E t r a i n i n g . a n . ~ a p p r ( ) v a l l l ! l d e r ~ h i s M()A .. All cC1I1didfitesmust be United States citizens. TheHUDSON C O U N T < P ~ P . . A l t t M l $ N t ? O F : < C O ~ G T ( Q N S is responsible for conducting acriminal background check within the last fiveyears for alillominated candidates. Upon request,the HUDSON: COUNty D E P A R T M E N T ' ; b F : ; c b R R E Q f I o ~ S will provide all relatedinformation and materials it collected, referenced, or considered during the criminal backgroundcheck for nominated candidates to ICE.In addition to the HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS backgroundcheck, ICE will conduct an independent background check for each candidate. This backgroundcheck requires all candidates to complete a background questionnaire. The questionnairerequires, but is not limited to, the submission of fingerprints, a personal history questionnaire,and the candidate's disciplinary history (including allegations of excessive force ordiscriminatory action). ICE reserves the right to query any and every national and internationallaw enforcement database to evaluate a candidate's suitability to participate in the enforcementof immigration authorities under this MOA. Upon request by ICE, the E t O D . ~ ' o ~ i i ! O ~ D E P A R . T M E N ! i f : : , Q ; F \ G Q ~ P l ' l Q N $ will provide continuous access to disciplinary records of

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    all candidates along with a written privacy waiver signed by the candidate allowing ICE to havecontinuous access to his or her disciplinary records.The H u D ~ O N C O U N r Y : p ; E P A R T M E N . T : Q F . J ; b R J t E c t I . O N $ agrees to use due diligence toscreen individuals nominated for training and agrees that individuals who successfully completethe training under this MOA will perform immigration officer functions authorized under 287(g)~ r . _ ~ _ ~ . , . ~ . ~ ,,.!?!. a minimum of two years. If ~ , ~ ~ N } ; ~ \ ~ ~ . ~ ~ ~ : ~ : i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ l i ~ ~ ~ O ~ p W J : Q l i ~ p e r s o ~ ~ I .. under c o n s i ~ e r a t i o n are in a bargaining unit, that J . : f Q P ~ ~ N E o U N ' t t ~ E P ~ $ M E N : W ~ p l t ~ r ~ Q ~ G . J t 1 l P N $ must, prior to the execution of the MOA, havean agreement with the exclusive representative that allows the designated officers to remain intheir position for a minimum of two years. This requirement may be lifted solely at thediscretion of ICE for good cause in situations that involve, among other things, imminentpromotion, officer career development, and disciplinary actions. Failure by the ~ ; Q N C : . Q ~ T Y : ~ J ) p r A I ~ / J l v . 1 ~ N : I t ; Q l . 1 \ Q Q ~ . G j J Q N S to fulfill this commitment could jeopardize theterms of this MOA, and ICE reserves the right, under these circumstances, to take appropriateaction as necessary, including terminating this MOA.A l l ; j t r u D $ Q N : : : > . o t J N t ; j : : : ~ ~ : r : A . 1 P N r . ; : L Q f : : G Q ~ J ! l d N $ candidates shall haveknowledge of and have enforced laws and regulations pertinent to their law enforcementactivities and their jurisdictions.All H U D S O N ' C 0 U N T Y : ' ~ D E P A R T N I E N T O F ' > C Q ~ C T I Q N S task force officer candidatesmust be sworn/certified officers, must possess arrest authority, must be authorized to carryfirearms, and must be ,' employed full-time by ,their, respective l f U . b S ~ N \ : : ; ~ f C P ' 0 . N r \ ' ! DEPARTMENT.' ..OP,' COltRECTIONS. Each H U i ) S O N : ; o o U N t Y . : D E p A R T M E N T ~ > 6 E C O R R E C T I b ~ s ' c ~ d i d ~ t e ~ u s t certify that he/she " i ~ ~ o t p ~ ~ h i b i i ~ ~ f f ~ ~ ~ - ~ ~ i ~ g ' ' f i ~ ~ ~ pursuant to State or Federal law, including, but not limited to, the Lautenberg Amendment (18U.S.C. 922(g)(8) or (9.A l l l t t J l ) ~ 9 N . : G Q \ J N T y : f j ~ ~ ~ t M J 3 N f , : ( ) J : t . J 4 Q . ~ c Q r ~ ( f i ) N S candidates must be approved byICE and must be able to qualify for access to appropriate DHS and ICE databases. Should acandidate not be approved, a qualified substitute candidate may be submitted. Such substitutionmust occur without delaying the start of training. Any future expansion in the number ofparticipating @ D s . b N , : : : ; ' ~ ~ ~ ( y t J N T X : : F ; P ~ ~ ~ . ' . : ' Q F : ' ? ~ 9 & Q 1 \ t ~ N ~ personnel orscheduling of additional training classes may be based on an oral agreement between the partiesand is subject to all the requirements of this MOA and the accompanying SOP.VIII. TRAINING OF PERSONNELICE will provide participating HUPSON,',CQlJNTY I ) E P A R ~ N T Q F : - q R R $ C T I . O N S personnel with Immigration Authority Delegation Program (IADP) training consistent with theaccompanying SOP.IX. CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION

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    Before participating ~ ~ Q N : ? ~ ~ J ) N w . ; ~ : ~ : p i j ~ ~ ~ N ~ : l ~ @ ' ~ f f ~ ~ ~ ~ T I ~ l # personnelreceive authorization to perform immigration officer functions granted under this MOA, theymust s u ~ c e s s f u l l y c.omplete the I ~ D P training, as ?escri?ed in. t ~ e ~ c c o t p . ~ ~ , t i n ~ , ~ ~ ~ : .." , ? I E : ~ IADP WIll . b ~ . provIded by ICE Instructors who WIll traIn partIcIpatIng ~ ~ m ~ ; ; . ' . ~ ; ~ ~ ] ) E ~ ~ ~ N ! i f ; ; ~ F , : ~ ~ J ! Q N . , personnel in the enforcement of Federal immigration lawsand policies, the scope of the powers delegated pursuant to this MOA and civil rights and civilliberties ractices. Partici atin HUDSON .. C O U N t Y < D E i > J \ R T M E N t l j D i f i C , 0 m ~ t l Q N S p g ..,...... "."." .... " "i. ,,' .. .. "" '. " . ' . , , , . , , . " " . , ~ , , " " . .", . . , . , ... ",."; .. " " , ~ " , . w u , , r personnel must pass an ICE examination after instruction. Upon completion of training, thoseHUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS personnel who pass the ICEexaminations shall be deemed "certified" under this MOA.ICE will certify in writing the names of those H I : ) t j s 0 N r { P Q t 1 N : l t ~ : ; : i P J 3 P A ~ ~ J L ~ ; : ~ I , 1 c b R . R : E C f I ( j N ~ : personnel who successfully complete training and pass all r ~ q u i r e d test(s).Upon receipt of the certification,the I C E ~ p e c i a l Agent in Charge ( S A C ) a n d / Q ~ the ICE FieldOffice D i r ~ c t o r (FOD) in ~ S P I T I O N ' will provide the participating ~ S O N : : , . t ~ t f J ! ~ ~ : p a J l A R t ~ w , r ( ) E } Q ~ Q ~ g w r Q ~ $ persoI1l1el. a s i g n e ~ , a u t h o ~ z a t i o n letter allowing thenamed H u n S ~ N - : ' G p . P ' N t t ; I : ; I y g R J \ R t M . E N i t l : r t Q F ' : ) i : ~ ( f ) i U t & C r I 9 ~ S personnel to performspecified functions of an immigration officer for an initial period of one year from the date of theauthorization. ICE, will a l ~ o provide a copy of the authorization l e t t ~ , r to, the a . ; r ~ l ~ $ . ( j ) N C ( ) ~ X , ; R ~ r { \ R ~ N ~ t ( 9 f : : : : ~ 0 ~ G , T I Q N S . Only those certified I D J . U ~ Q N : ' , : : q ~ ~ D ~ P ' ~ ~ ~ ; Q f < q ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ J G N ~ personnel who receive authorization letters issued by ICEand whose immigration enforcement efforts are subject to a designated ICE supervisor mayconduct immigration officer functions described in this MOA.

    Along with the authorization letter, ICE will issue the certified D . S . Q N ' ~ ; l ~ ~ DEPARTMEN:t'OF'CoRREcTiONS personnel official Delegation. of Authority . credentials.Upon receipt of the Delegation of Authority credentials, f I U D S O N I : C O l 1 N I Y ' P ~ ~ ~ ~ OF CORRECTIONS personnel will provide ICE a signed receipt of the credentials on the ICERecord of Receipt - Property Issued to Employee (Form 0-570).Authorization of participating HqDS()t{COl.1.NT.Y:.PJ$PARTMEN.l\:QP,;:::GOR..RE.CTIONSpersonnel to actpursuant.to,this M()A.maybewithdravvn ' a t ~ y time and for any reason by ICEor the H u p S 6 N C O 1 ' X t ~ E P A R ~ ' Q F , ~ : C Q ~ T I Q N $ , and must be memorialized ina written notice of withdrawal identifying an effective date of withdrawal and the personnel towhich the withdrawal pertains. Such withdrawal may be effectuated immediately upon notice tothe other art. The H t . 1 D ' S O N : C 0 t J N r t ~ r I > E R ! A R 1 N 1 E N t ~ ' O F i : : C , o R R E c r t O N S and the ICE,p y ,.,;.,.... .,... ,., .; ""0:").,";': ':.;;-; '>;', ', , '; '" " ' l ' : " ; : : , ; ~ , , . , , ; . . . . . . > .; ,.; .. ,""'''''.' , , ": " , , , 'x ' , , ' ; . , .,;,, ..SAC and/or the ICE FOD in JljRISpICnON will be responsible for notification of theappropriate personnel in their respective agencies. The termination of this MOA shall constituteimmediate revocation of all immigration enforcement authorizations delegated hereunder.The H Y I > S O : N . p b u S r r y : . : P J f f i P A R ~ N r . ' . ( . ) ~ ' i . ~ Q ~ G t : ~ @ N $ will immediately notify ICEwhen any certified and/or authorized H . l . i P S ~ N : : i ; : C o . t J N J : y : : , . : r , f i E ~ ~ ~ i ? : 2 ~ F CORREQTION$ personnel is no longer participating in the 287 (g) program so that appropriateaction can be taken, including termination of user account access to DHS and ICE systems.

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    X. COSTS AND EXPENDITURESParticipating agencies are responsible for personnel expenses, including, but not limited to,salaries and benefits, local transportation, and official issue material. The ~ S ' 0 i \ ~ t ' ~ ~ t ; J N ; ~ y . D , E ~ ~ ~ i ~ Q F \ ! i ~ ~ ~ C I t @ N S is responsible for the salaries and benefits, includingovertime, of all of its personnel being trained or performing duties under this MOA and of thosepersonnel . performing the regl.Ilar . ,functions of the participating ~ ~ $ Q ~ i f j l : F ~ Q ~ ~ P ) 1 ; P I ~ I . { / t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ P F ; t : ; ; ~ P ~ Q I t Q ~ & . ersonnel \ V ~ l e they are receiving training. TheF t O p ' ~ ~ W { i ' i ; ; ~ P K ? ~ ~ ~ j j P ~ g H . ~ ( i ; ; ; ~ ~ ~ : ~ l ; 8 ~ ~ ~ ~ t l ~ N s ' will cover the costs of allH U P S O N C O Q N ; r y ' p . E . r ~ ~ ' I : : J ; > F " Q P ~ G T I Q N ~ personnel's travel, housing, and perdiem affiliated with the training required for participation in this MOA. ICE is responsible forthe salaries and benefits of all of its personnel, including instructors and supervisors.If ICE determines the training provides a direct service for the Government and it is in the bestinterest of the Government, the Government may issue travel orders to selected personnel andreimburse travel, housing, and per diem expenses only. The HtJr)SON' COUNtyI ? ~ P . A l t T I v f B N ' I \ O F ' ( ~ O ; R R E C T ' j ~ N S remains responsible for paying salaries and benefits of theselected personnel.ICE will provide instructors and training materials.Subject to the availability of funds, ICE will be responsible for the purchase, installation, andmaintenance of technology (computerlIAFISlPhoto and similar hardware/software) necessary tosupport the investigative functions of participating ~ S : Q l ~ { , G Q ~ t t ; [ ) ~ ) ~ & ~ ~ ( t ] [ i Q ~ C O ~ C T I O N ' S personnel at each H s . ~ } t t t Q ~ f u ) ~ ' B ~ ~ ~ ~ i t : ; , @ F t p ~ ( f f t f I ~ N $ , f a c i l i ~ , with.ana,ctive .. 287(g) program. Only participating ~ , S Q N ~ ~ ) J ~ ~ ~ D E P A R T N I E . N t ; ' O : F ~ : r o ) t R $ c ~ Q N $ personnel certified by ICE may use this equipment. ICEwill also provide. the n ~ c e s s a I ) ' technological . support ... and software . llpda.tes for use byparticipating F I t 1 p S Q ~ : ! " ~ o l 1 N t Y ' ' ' : : D E r A t { ~ ~ j > : : , 9 f : : ' . : - . C Q ~ Q r I Q N S personnel toaccomplish the delegated functions. Such hardware, software, and other technology purchased orprovided by ICE shall remain the property of ICE and shall be returned to ICE upon terminationof this agreement, or when deemed necessary by the ICE Special Agent in Charge and/or the ICEField Office Director in JURISDICTION.The HUDSONCOillITY D E P ~ ~ N T O F C ( ) R R E C T I ( ) N S i s r e ~ p o l 1 s i b l e for covering allexpenses at the H U ] ) S 0 1 ' f < C O l : l N T Y : ' P E P A R t M E N w ~ ~ ' ( ) F ~ " : : O O R $ e m t p ~ ~ facility regardingcabling and . p()wer .. upgra4es. If.the connectivity solution for the I 1 V P S P N ; : ~ P ~ n E P A R . T M E N t : ' , O R @ ( ) ~ a T : I Q N S is determined to include use of the H t ! i W > S ( ) N i ; { ~ ~ t a N m Y D E P A R M N , i : ' ( ) F ' Q ~ C D O } { S ; ~ ~ < > ' \ V I 1 c o m m U l 1 i c ~ t i o . n lines. - . ( p h o ~ e : ' D S L - ~ ' ~ i t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i ' T lIT-3, etc), the H . P D $ O ~ O ~ t r Y > : P ~ P ! \ R T M E N t H b F ? C $ Q ~ C f X Q N $ w i l l be responsiblefor .. c?vering . any installation and . recurring costs associated with the ~ S Q N . e O ~ D E P A . 1 r r M E N t : : O F : G o R R E C ~ j b N S line. '

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    The HUDSONCOUNTYr>EPAi{.TMENT'OF.:coRREctiONS is responsible for providing alladministrative supplies, such as paper, , t o n e r , p ~ n s , ,pencils, or 0 t l 1 ~ r siIl1 ilar i t . e ~ s , n ~ c e s s a r y fornormal office operations. The n t . J D S p ~ f ; t G O ~ t P E : P A R T 1 Y $ N t ) ' ; ' t ) ' 1 ~ " , ~ Q ~ e t 1 t Q J 8 $ isalso responsible for providing the necessary security equipment, such as handcuffs, leg restraintsand flexi cuffs, etc.A b o , l i I C E d e e m s H n e c e s s ~ y , t h e ~ ~ $ ~ ~ : ~ ~ ~ ~ will provide, ICE, .' at ,n o c o s t ~ ,with an office within each participating R W P . S Q N ; : : G Q ~ DEPARTMENT 'O}tCORREC1:'IQNS facility for ICE supervisory employees to work.XI. ICE SUPERVISIONI m m i , g r a t i . ? ~ . ~ ~ ! ? , r ~ , ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ , a c , ~ ~ ~ ~ ! ~ ~ S ~ o n d u c t e d by the participating : E - W P . . $ Q N , ; ; : ; Q ~ ~ D E P ~ N m ~ : O R ~ _ ' o ~ e l 1 0 N S personnel will be supervised and directed by ICEsupervisory officers or designated ICE team leaders. Participating ~ ~ , Q N j ' G i ~ DEPARr.tMENt OF" CbR.RECTIONS pe rsonnel not authorized to perform immigrationofficer functions except when working under the supervision or guidance of ICE. To establishsupervisory and other administrative responsibilities, the SACIFOD will specify the supervisoryand other administrative responsibilities in an accompanying agreed-upon SOP.Participating HUDSON COUNTY DEfARTMENJ:'OF G O R R ~ ( ~ t i Q N S personnel shall givetimely notice to the ICE supervisory officer within 24 hours of any detainer issued under theauthorities set forth in this MOA. The actions of participating I.IDDSQN' coUNTYDEP ARJMENTQEQOR,:REC'tI9NS personnel will be reviewed by ICE supervisory officerson an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with the requirements of the immigration laws andprocedures and to assess the need for individual training or guidance.For purposes o f his MOi\, ICE: officers, will provide supervision of participating ~ ~ 9 ~ COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS personnel only as to immigration enforcementfunctions and for investigations conducted in conjunction to this authority. The ~ S Q N C o u N r y ' : O $ A R t M E N ' t ' O F ~ ' 9 0 R R E C 1 J O N : $ retains supervision of all "other ,aspects , o f . t h ~ employment of and p e ~ o f l l l a n c e of duties by participating ~ $ ' Q t ~ r ; : ~ : : ~ ~ g ~ D E f A 1 t T M E N J t t ) F l ; ~ O . W J ) N S personnel.In the absence of a written a g r e ~ m e n t to the ~ o n t r a . r y " the, policies and procedures to be utilizedby the participating H . t J P . $ P N : ; Q ~ , ] ) E . f A R T N m . N ; r ' : : : O j . t ? : C . P ~ C ' t j Q N S personnel inexercising these authorities shall be DHS and ICE policies and procedures, including the ICEUse of Force Policy. However, when engaged in immigration enforcement activities, noparticipating HUDSON COuNTY, DEP M . T M E ~ r t .. O ~ : , C Q R R l 3 q T I 9 N ' S " p e r s ( ) n n e l . , ~ l l ,expected or required to violate or otherwise fail to maintain the H t I D S O N : ' ; ; : Q ~ t : y ; DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS's rules, s t a n d ~ d s , or policies, or be required to fail toabide by restrictions or limitations as may otherwise be imposed by law.

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    If a conflict arises between an order or direction of an ICE supervisory officer or a DHS or ICEpolicy and the ~ S ~ ~ J , ~ & i ~ ~ : i P ~ ~ W ~ W ~ ~ ~ ; ~ l : 1 ) R ~ ~ ~ ~ : ~ ~ s rules, standards, orpolicies, the conflict sh.all ~ ~ . p r o D 1 p t l X , ~ E ~ p ~ ~ e ~ , t ' ? I ~ ~ e . < ~ ~ . c ; . , ~ ~ ~ % , , ! ~ ~ ~ ~ S ? F ~ , } < ~ , ~ S ~ i [ W l Q N , or designees, and the H l J I ) S O N : C O w r r Y D E : p . A . R T M E N l \ O F ' > C Q ~ 9 T . I Q N ~ , or designee,when, circumstances safely allow t h ~ concern. to be .r a i s e ~ . .TheSi\C . ~ d / Q t , t h e FOD inJURISDICTION and the H u D S O N C b u N T Y ' : " ' D E P A R t N 1 E ~ , r t " ' O f : : ' d o R I R E G T I O ~ S ' : s h a l l attempt to resolve the conflict.

    XII. REPORTING REQUIREMENTSICE does not require the ~ S q N d O W T Y : b E P : A . R . : t ~ . r i Q f ; ; G Q ~ ~ m ~ N S to providestatistical or arrest data above what is entered into ENFORCE; however, ICE reserves the rightto request the HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS provide specifictracking data and/or any information, documents, or evidence related to the circumstances of aparticular alien's arrest. ICE may use this data to compare and verify ICE's own data, and tofulfill ICE's statistical reporting requirements" or to assess the progress and success of theHUDSQNCOl1NJ' ,,PEPARTIvmNJOF C,ORRECllQNS"s 287(g) program.XIII. LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITYIf any participating J . W P $ ; Q ~ ) Q Q M Y ; : R ~ ~ ~ ~ r . t Q f . : Q Q m C T I Q ~ t S . ~ ; ! p e r s o n n e l arethe subject of a complaint of any sort that may result in that individual receiving employerdiscipline o r b ~ ~ o m i l J - . ~ t h ~ , , > ~ u b j ~ c t o ( ~ . ~ ! J , t n i n ~ ! ) n v e s t i g a t i o n or civil lawsuit, the ijpP.$Q'NCOUNTY:.DEPARTMENT;'OF.CORREOTlON:S shall, to the extent allowed by State law,immediately notify the local point of contact for the ICE Office of Professional Responsibility(OPR) and the SACIFOD of the existence and nature of the complaint. The resolution of thecomplaint shall also be promptly reported to ICE. Complaints regarding. t ~ ~ . e x ~ r c i ~ . e ofimmigration enforcement authority, as specified herein, by participating Hoi>SON > C Q ~ Y D E . P A R T I v m N T O F : G . O ~ c t I . 9 N ~ personnel shall be handled as described below.Except as otherwise noted in this M Q . ~ ,' _ O ~ ' , . ~ . : I , J ~ ~ e . , ~ . " , ~ , . ~ y . ".".,.F. ., .., . t e , ' ~ ~ . ' . ~ , a " . , l.....l ~ . , ! " " ". . ." . ~ . ( ) . ~ ' , ' ~ . ' , ' . 4 . ~ . F , } ~ . ~ ...t.,.e: ~ . ~ . , ' , ' . : t . ' ~ . ' ~ . , . > . ~ n , ." . g . , ' . " . U " . " i . " ~ ~ ..,~ , ' y,8 ~ . S . C . 135!(g)(7) and (8), the F I U P ~ O ~ ~ C O ~ I > ' E ~ A R . ~ ~ r J . < R ~ : C Q ~ ~ f ! ~ ~ S WIll be responSIble and bear the costs of partICIpatIng ~ S O l ~ ' L ~ Q ~ 4 D X ; ~ ; m ~ R ~ ~ ~ J ; ~ ; f j C O R R E C T I O N ~ personnel with regard to their property or personal expenses incurred by reasonof death, injury, or incidents giving rise to liability.Participating HuDSON C O u N T ' Y D E : p A t { ~ N . ' r , ; ~ p F : ' ( J . ! Q ~ : t m I . O N $ personnel will betreated as Federal employees only for purposes of the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. 2671-2680, and worker's compensation claims, 5 U.S.C. 8101 et seq., when performing afunction on behalf of ICE as authorized by this MOA. 8 U.S.C. 1357(g)(7); 2 8 " U ~ S . C . 2671.It is the understanding. of. the. parties to this MOA that participating F . l t t I I i > , ~ ( f ) N : ~ ; Q ~ ~ r D E P A . R J M ~ N r ; O E . ~ C Q R R E C 1 J O N $ personnel will enjoy the same defenses and immunitiesfor their in-scope acts that are available to ICE officers from personal liability arising from tortlawsuits based on actions conducted in compliance with this MOA. 8 U.S.C. 13S7(g)(8).

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    Participating ~ S Q N ~ ~ ; Q Q ~ . ( p i j 1 { ~ M ~ : T Q E ? ~ ~ ~ , ~ T I , Q N . ~ S personnel named asdefendants in litigation arising from activities carried out under this MOA may requestrepresentation by the U.S. Department of Justice. Such requests must be made in writingdirected to the Attorney General, of the United States, and will be handled in coordination withthe SAC andKQt the FOD in m s ~ t G j J Q N . Requests should be in the form of a writtenmemorandum prepared by the defendant addressing each and every allegation in the complaint,explaining as well as admitting or denying each allegation against the defendant. Reguests forrepresentation must be presented to the ICE Office of the Chief Counsel at the ~ p ~ ~ ~ . Anyrequest for representation and related correspondence must be clearly marked "Subject toAttorney-Client Privilege." The Office of the Chief Counsel will forward the individual'srequest, together with a memorandum outlining the factual basis underlying the event(s) at issuein the lawsuit, to the ICE Headquarters Office of the Principal Legal Advisor, which will forwardthe request, the factual memorandum, and an advisory statement opining whether suchrepresentation would be in the interest of the United States, to the Director of the Constitutionaland Specialized Torts Staff, Civil Division, Department of Justice. ICE will not beliable fordefending or indemnifying, ( l c t s ~ f illtentional misconduct on the part of participating H0J;:>SONC O U N t ) h D E P ~ ' " F M E . N ' ! j ; i ; f Q : F : O R l t a G ' t t O N ' S personnel.The H l J D s t ) N . e O ~ : t y ; [ ; p E p ~ ~ N W f : o F ' } ~ Q ~ 9 . ~ l Q N agrees to cooperate with anyFederal investigation related to this MOA to the full extent of its available powers, includingproviding access to appropriate databases, personnel, and documents. Failure to do so may resultin the termination of this MOA. Failure of an officer to cooperate in any Federal investigationrelated to this MOAmay ~ e s u 1 t in revocation of such i n d i v i d u a l ' ~ a u t ~ o r i t y provided under thisMOA. The ~ ~ , : Q N : : ; , G ; ~ W ~ : . J l . ~ P ~ ] ~ t ; j 5 f . : ~ ~ Q A A g Q T I Q N ~ agrees to cooperatewith Federal personnel conducting reviews to ensure compliance with the terms of this MOA andto provide access to appropriate databases, personnel, and documents n e c e s , ~ < ~ " ! ~ , , > C , , 9 . ~ P ! , ~ ~ ~ . , , ~ ~ ~ ~ c o m p ~ i a n < ? _ ~ , _ ~ e v ~ ~ ~ ~ _ } ~ } s . . _ ~ ~ ~ . r _ ~ t 0 9 ~ }hat information provided by any ~ : S , ~ N : i ~ ~ w q ~ r y : P E E ~ ~ ; i j O . 1 : J ; z : i . ; ; C Q ~ , G ~ O N S personnel under threat of disciplinary action in anadministrative investigation cannot be used against that individual in subsequent criminalproceedings, consistent with Garrity v. New Jersey, 385 U.S. 493 (1967), and its progeny.As the activities of participating H l J b ; S O N : C ( ) U N 1 ! - Y D ~ P : A ~ O O N J 7 ' i Q l : 3 < ~ Q , ~ Q T I P ~ S personnel under this. MOA are .undertaken un4er Federal authority, the participating I t r J P S . ~ Q N COUNTYDEPARTMEN'f:OF'CORiRECTIONS personnel will comply with Federal standardsand guidelines relating to the Supreme Court's decision in Giglio v. United States, 405 U.S. 150(1972), and its progeny, which relates to the disclosure of potential impeachment informationabout possible witnesses or affiants in a criminal case or investigation.The H l J D S b N : C O t J N t Y : P E P A l t : r ~ T : ; ( ) F : - ; O @ E . Q I J Q ~ ~ and ICE are each responsiblefor compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as applicable, and related system of records noticeswith regard to data collection and use of information under this MOA. The applicable Systems ofRecord Notice for privacy compliance is the ENFORCE Systems of Records Notice, 71 FR13987, dated March 20,2006.XIV. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

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    The complaint rep()rting procedure. for. allegations of misconduct by participating ~ S Q ~ c ~ t ) l : h ~ r t y . ~ t ) E P ~ T ~ ~ f , Q ~ ~ ~ G 9 R R E . ; > ' ~ ( ) ~ $ personnel, with regard to activities undertakenunder the authority of this MOA, is included in Appendix B.XV. CIVIL RIGHTS STANDARDSParticipating ~ $ > b ~ . e Q ~ Y D l $ p A I t f ~ N r > Q ~ ~ G : Q m O . ~ t Q N . personnel are boundby all Federal civil rights laws, regulations, guidance relating to non-discrimination, includingthe U.S. Department of Justice "Guidance Regarding The Use Of Race By Federal LawEnforcement Agencies" dated June 2003 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, asamended, 42. U.S.C. 2000 et. seq., which prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, ornational origin (including limited English proficiency) in any program or activity receivingFederal financial assistance.XVI. INTERPRETATION SERVICESParticipating Hu't?S()N ' G O U N : : r Y J ~ 1 : t f A . . f { O O N j F ~ f . : f ~ c P ~ G ! f f 0 1 5 f S . personnel will providean opportunity for subjects with limited English language proficiency to request an interpreter.Qualified foreign language interpreters will be provided by the I-J:1:Jt)Sbft':C0t:rNTYQEPARJ'MENTQf C O l t R E Q J I Q ~ S , as needed.The H U D S Q N G O U N T Y D E ~ A R 1 M E . N T O F : G O R R . E C T ~ O N S will maintain a list of qualifiedinterpreters or companies it contracts with to provide such interpreters. Participating lawenforcement personnel will be instructed on the proper administrative procedures to follow toobtain the services of an interpreter. A qualified interpreter means an interpreter who caninterpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, using any specialized vocabulary. If aninterpreter is used when a designated officer is performing functions under this MOA, theinterpreter must be identified, by name, in records.XVII. COMMUNICATIONThe ,!C.:'.' > . ~ . " " . : ( ~ . ~ ~ . ~ . ~ . ' . ' : ' 1 , . i . ) ~ . l r ~ "', g... ~ , " ~ ! . } ? , ~ ........C . , . , , ' , . ~ h . ,, ~ , ' ' i l ' . ' ~ " n ~ i . i ; ; ~ , . ' . i . ~ ~ ~ . " : " ' . ? , , ~ ,.!h.,! , / , ' . ~ , . " . , , . , , ! , f . ~ } : l ., . . , ~ " . Q ~ l., . ~ ~ ~ , . " D .., irector in ~ $ P J Q T I ~ N , andthe H l ; J D S O N L t ; . 9 ~ 1 1 ~ ; . ~ P : ~ r l y r p ~ ; J f i . 9 : f : i Y A ~ ~ ~ r I @ N ~ shall meet at least annually, andas needed, to, r e y , i ~ w . ,assess . ~ h e . i n : u n i g r a t i o n . ~ n f o ~ c e ~ e n t a c t i , v i t i e s conducted by theparticipating H S ( ) N ; : / C Q ~ T : , ! ' : 1 f J ~ ~ ~ ~ W M E N T I } ~ ) : ? { i ; j ~ ~ 9 ~ G W t ~ N ~ personnel, and toe n s u r ~ compliance, , ~ t h the, . tenns.()f.,this MOA. When necessary, ICE and the ~ ~ Q N COuNTY DEPA.lttMENT ,OF COR.REjjONS may limit the participation of these meetingsin regards to non-law enforcement personnel. The attendees will meet in ~ S . J j I . ~ T I 9 . N . atlocations to be agreed upon by the parties, or via teleconference. The participants will besupplied with specific information on case reviews, individual participants' evaluations,complaints filed, media coverage, and, to the extent practicable, statistical information onimmigration enforcement activity in ~ ~ b i ~ l t o N . An initial review meeting will be held no~ C l t e ~ , ~ , ~ . > ~ ~ ; n ~ . r n o ~ t h s , ~ ~ r . ~ e . r t i ~ ~ ~ ~ i o n of the initial class of participating ~ $ , ~ l ~ t ~ ~ ~ : Q ~ P ~ ~ T J ) F ' C Q R R E G T I O " N ' S personnel under Section IX, above.XVIII. COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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    The a t I D $ ( j 1 ' l : . C Q @ - x ; , ) ~ E p A R ~ } f t ' Q l f ~ Q ~ ~ l ' I o . } \ i $ may, at its discretion, engagein community outreach with individuals and organizations expressing an interest in this MOA.ICE may participate in such outreach upon the ~ $ o i j ; : : , c . Q ~ ! ' 8 D E p : A R ~ r r f , ; ~ ~ CORRECTIONS's request. Nothing in this MOA shall limit ICE's own community outreachprogram.XIX. RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA AND OTHER THIRD PARTIESThe H l J I ) S Q N ; Q ( ) U N T Y : ) : : P E P A A T J y . $ N r ; j t f Q F ' , ; : Q Q ~ l f l ~ N S may, at its discretion,communicate the substance of this agreement to organizations and groups expressing an interestin the law enforcement activities to be engaged in under this MOA. It is the practice of ICE toprovide acopyo,f this MOA, only a f t ~ r i t has. been sigIled, to requesting media outlets; theH U D S ' O ~ C ( j : d l ' r t Y : : ] : Y B P ~ t M E N t - : o } i c o @ E C ' f ~ ( j ) N S is authorized to do the same.The H U b ~ O N ' C ( ) 1 1 f ' l f . : r Y > ' : Q p P A R t M E ~ r i > Q ) ? , ; ~ O ~ ~ t I o N S hereby agrees to coordinatewith ICE prior to releasing any information relating to, or exchanged under, this MOA, includingany SOPs developed for the implementation of this MOA. Information obtained or developed asa result of this MOA is under the control of ICE and shall be subject to public disclosure onlypursuant to the provisions of applicable federal laws, regulations, and executive orders. Insofaras an documents created b the : H f j f . ) S O N ; C O U N 1 ' Y D E P A R ~ ~ @ F { . C Q _ e m l Q ) N S y ,':,','.'." ."' .. , ...; .... 0 . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . .: , ~ .... " ' " . ~ " . ; ' - ~ " ' ; ~ " ' , . ~ . . . . c.",.,,"'." . ."J:;'-',contain information developed or obtained as a result of this MOA, such documents shall not beconsidered public records.The release of statistical information regarding the 287(g) program must be coordinated with theICE Office of Public Affairs. The H U b S O N ~ Q l T h , l r x ' D E P ~ : r M E N t . ! Q : C O ~ c ~ t Q N , S hereby agrees to coordinate with ICE regarding information to be released to the media regardingactions taken under this MOA. All contact with the media involving investigations conductedunder this MOA by Task Force ()fficers (TFO) will be d()ne pursuant to ICE policy. The pointsof contact for ICE and the HtJtjsoNCOUNTy DEPARnv1El'ir.r:;:OF CQ1;tRE.CT-10N$ for thispurpose are identified in Appendix C.Appendix B to this MOA describes the complaint procedures available to members of the publicregarding actions taken by participating H O b S Q N r C Q J J N t y ; ~ : - . b E P ~ t . M E m : r , : ~ ~ Q F G 9 . ~ G ; 1 J Q N ~ personnel pursuant to this agreement.XX. MODIFICATIONS TO THIS MOAModifications to this MOA must be proposed in writing and approved and signed by thesignatories. Modification to Appendix D shall be done in accordance with the proceduresoutlined in the SOP.XXI. POINTS OF CONTACTICE and HUDSQNCaU:NJTY, D E P N t ' T ~ N T O F ; . b 6 ~ 9 [ I O N , $ points of contact forpurposes of this MOA are identified in Appendix A. Points of contact (POC) can be updated atany time by providing a revised Appendix A to the other party to this MOA.

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    XXII. DURATION AND TERMINATION OF THIS MOAThis MOA will remain in effect for three (3) years from the date of signing unless terminatedearlier by either party. At the expiration of the three year effective period, ICE and theHUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS shall review the MOA and modify,extend, or permit the MOA to lapse. During the MOA's effective period, either party, uponwritten notice to the other party, may terminate the MOA at any time. A termination notice shallbe delivered personally or by certified or registered mail and termination shall take effectimmediately upon receipt of such notice.Either party, upon written or oral notice to the other party, may temporarily suspend activitiesunder this MOA when resource constraints or competing priorities necessitate such suspension.Notice of termination or suspension by ICE shall be given to the H U D s ~ b N . ~ O O : ' ( . J N T Y DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.N o t i ~ e ,of,. termination or suspension by the ~ O ~ , . : G . , p ~ ~ l r ~ p : E ~ t ~ ~ ~ i ~ ~ Q ; P CORRECTIONS shall be givell to the SAC and/or the FOD in J U R : J S D I Q F I Q ~ . UI?on a goodfaith determination that the m ! P ~ . @ N ~ ~ : Q o . ~ r t Y , W : P ~ ~ : ~ I ~ ] j . " ; , ~ ~ ; l t ~ ~ ~ ~ t t ~ ~ ~ ) " ~ I ' , , ; J : l ? t fulfilling its . duties, ICE shall notify the i j Q D s . ~ N > r : G Q ~ > , i ; E Q E P ~ ~ N l ' , ; ; ; ~ I Q F 9 : Q ~ ~ r J Q ~ , $ , in writing, and inform the ~ $ ; Q N d 1 ; i i ~ Q ~ ~ : . d ~ ; g g ~ ~ l L 1 J ~ f CORRECTIQNS that it has 90 days to demonstrate a continued need for 287(g) programs ~ r . v . i c , ~ ~ . '" ,. If ,. t h i ' ~ ' i c o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ m " ' : l ~ ~ ~ . , is not der.n.onstrated by the : ! i ( J I ) $ i Q N : : : ' ; ~ P ~ : DEP A R ~ T , O F : C q ~ G [ I , 0 N . S , the. auth,ontIes and resources gIven to the ~ ~ , Q ] H C O U N T Y : D p P A R ~ N t : ; Q f i f ; ' G : $ m G T I Q N . ~ pursuant to this MOA will be terminated orsuspended. Upon a subsequent demonstration of need, all costs to reinstate access to sucha ~ t ~ o I i ~ ~ ~ ~ . ~ ~ ~ , r , , P ~ , ~ & ~ ~ , . , ~ . ~ ! y ' ~ ~ e s will be incurred by the ~ [ Q l ~ t 5 h G Q ~ X D E P A R . n v r : a N T . O F : ; 9 0 ~ G i f : I Q N S . This MOA does not, is not intended to, shall not be construed to, and may not be relied upon tocreate any rights, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by any person in any matter, civilor criminal.

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    By signing this. MOA, each party represents it is fully authorized to enter into this MOA, acceptsthe terms, responsibilities, obligations, and limitations of this MOA, and agrees to be boundthereto to the fullest extent allowed by law.

    Assistant SecretaryImmigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland Security

    Date:

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    APPENDIX APOINTS OF CONTACT

    The ICE and HUDSON COUNrYDEPARfMEN'r C>FCORRECTJ'ONS points of contact forpurposes of implementation of this MOA are:For the HUDSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF,CORRECTIONS:

    Lt.HCDoe35-Hackensack aveKearny,New Jersey 07032973-332

    For ICE ORO:For ICE 01:

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    APPENDIXBCOMPLAINT PROCEDURE

    This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) is between the US Department of Homeland Security'sImmigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aIld the Law E n f o r ~ e m e n t HUDSON COUNTYg ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ) , ~ : s u ~ ~ ~ ; r f ~ N ~ ; l e c ~ ~ a ' ~ ~ f . ~ ~ I _ ~ ; ; g ~ CORRECTIoN,S personnel are authorized to perform immigration enforcement duties in specificsituations under Federal .authority. .As . such, . the training,supe!yision, and performance ofparticipating HUDSONCOm{rY DEPARTMENT;OFCORREc.rfpNS personnel pursuant tothe MOA, as well as the protections for U.S. citizens' and aliens' civil and constitutional rights,are to be monitored. Part of that monitoring will be accomplisheq through these complaintreporting and resolution procedures, which the parties to the MOA have agreed to follow.The MOA sets forth the process for designation, training, certification, and authorization ofcertain H l J 1 : i j $ J O N : : ~ Q W ' * ' J j ~ ~ A l ~ 1 1 ~ 4 ~ ~ p ; : ~ ; I 7 : : e O ~ Q T I Q N ~ personnel to perform certainimmigration enforcement functions specified herein. Complaints filed against those personnel inthe c()urse of their non-immigration duties will remain the domain of the fitJDSQN,':::O.QWN:TYDEPARTMENT,.OFCoRREcTIQNS and be handled in accordance 'With the' ~ ' S O N COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COimE.CTIONS's Manual of Policy and P r o c e d ~ ~ s ~ orequivalent rules, regulations, or procedures.If any participating i l l J P $ 9 N . / ~ O o o Y . P ~ ~ M T h $ N T , : : Q f : : Q ! t R E q I I c > N : S personnel arethe subject of a complaint or allegation involving the violation of the terms of this MOA or acomplaint or allegation of any sort that may result in that individual receiving employerdiscipline or becoming the subject of a criminal investigation or civil lawsuit, the ~ S 0 N C O U N t t y ; t D E P ! A : R T M E m : ~ ' : ' Q f \ ; ' ( ~ o I t R e t f G > N S shall, to the extent allowed by State law,immediately notify ICE of the existence and nature of the complaint or allegation. The results ofany internal investigation or inquiry connected to the complaint or allegation and the resolutionof the complaint shall also be promptly reported to ICE. The ICE notifications should be madeto the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) and the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) pointsof contact in JURISDICTION. Complaints regarding the exercise of immigration enforcementauthority by participating H U D S , O N C O U N T Y ; : P E P A A T M e N t . O ~ H - : < ; O R R E G T ~ Q N S personnelshall be handled as described below.The R U P $ Q t ~ L , ~ ~ f : P ~ ~ ~ _ ~ / ' Q . ~ : ; P : 2 ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ " ' ~ ~ J ~ " also handle complaintsfiled against F I U E 1 ~ ; O N J J Q P N r y : p . B R ~ ~ N r ; Q ~ : G . P ~ G W X p ) , ~ ~ personnel who are notdesignated and certified pursuant to this MOA but are acting in immigration functions inviolation of this M O A ~ .... Further, any such. complaints regarding non-designated ~ , $ Q N COUNTY DEPARTMEN'r OFcoRREttIONS personnel shall be forwarded to the SAC or theFOD in JUR;ISDICTION.In o r d ~ r t ~ . shnplify theproce,ss . or ,the public, complaints against participating ~ q ~ c o W N t Y i : r ! ~ a : p ~ ~ 1 . N T j . P . l . t l : f , < ? Q ~ ' : F : t Q N $ personnel relating to their immigration

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    enforcement can be reported in the following manner "Complaint and Allegation ReportingProcedures. "1. Complaint and Allegation Reporting ProceduresC0rrlplaint reporting. procedures .shall be disseminated by the H t J P $ , Q M 1 , ~ : . j ~ Q ~ D E P A R T M E N ' f . , O E C 0 ~ C T c I Q N $ within facilities under its jurisdiction (in English andother languages as appropriate) in order to ensure that individuals are aware of the availability ofsuch procedures. Such reporting procedures shall also be included within facility manuals fordetainees who have been processed under the 287(g) program. Such material must include up-to-date contact information necessary to file the complaint.Complaints will be accepted from any source (e.g., ICE, ~ S ~ ~ : ! ~ Q O ~ T : ~ ; t : @ ~ ~ ~ ~ N W O f " C O ~ , C t I Q N $ , participating ~ $ ! Q ~ r ~ C Q ~ x ~ i ) . ~ P . ~ ~ N 1 t [ & ~ E { t ~ m ~ W ! I D 1 t s . personnel, inmates, and the public). ICE will immediately forward a copy of the complaint tothe DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Review and Compliance.Complaints can be reported to Federal authorities as follows:

    A. Telephonically to the DHS Office of the Inspector General (DHS OIG) at thetoll free number 1-800-323-8603, orB. Telephonically to the ICE OPR at the Joint Intake Center (JIC) inWashington, D.C., at the toll-free number 1-877-246-8253, [email protected], orC. Via mail as follows:

    2. Review of Complaints

    Department of Homeland SecurityImmigration and Customs EnforcementOffice of Professional ResponsibilityP.O. Box 14475Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington D.C. 20044

    All complaints or allegations (written or oral) reported to the .. ~ ~ ~ ~ . ; ~ : " : ( j 0 ~ T DEPARTMENT ,OF CORRECTIONS directly that involve HUDS,QN:,:'GQI.J1'1ITDEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS personnel with ICE delegated authority will be reportedto ICE OPR. ICE OPR will verify participating personnel status under the MOA with theassistance of the Special Agent in Charge of the ICE Office of Investigations inmRIS.PlG1.JON. Complaints received by any ICE entity will be reported directly to ICE OPRas per existing ICE policies and procedures.

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    ICE OPR, as appropriate, will make an initial determination regarding ICE investigativejurisdiction and refer the complaint to the appropriate ICE office for action as soon as possible,given the nature of the complaint.Complaints reported . directly to . ICE OPR will be shared with the p S , Q ~ : ; ; C J ~ ~ Y DEP.ARTMEN't:OF': : : C Q ~ C T i O N S : ' s , Internal Investigations Unit when the complaintinvolves H U D S O N C O U N t Y D a ~ A R T 1 v I E N T O F ' C O ~ C T I O N S personnel. Both officeswill then coordinate appropriate investigative jurisdiction, which may include initiation of a jointinvestigation to resolve the issue(s).3. Complaint and Allegations Resolution ProceduresUpon receipt of any complaint or allegation, ICE OPR will undertake a complete review of eachcomplaint in accordance with existing ICE allegation criteria and reporting requirements. Asstated above, the ICE OPR will adhere to the reporting requirements as stated above and as theyrelate to the DHS OIG and CRCL and/or the DOJ CRD. Complaints will be resolved using theexisting procedures, supplemented as follows:

    A. Referral of CoIllplaints, orAllegatioIls to the R Q p S Q N ; ~ Q P N 1 . ' \ ~ Q ~ ~ ~ t t 1 ~ ~ l ~ t r : ' , ~ ~ ; ' : : ~ ~ : ~ G . m I . Q ~ $ J ; s Internal Investigations Unit.

    The ICEOPRwil l refer. complaints, .as "appropriate, involving ~ ~ O N . COUNTY I ? E P A R T M E N ' r : " . O F , . G Q ~ e ~ J O N $ personnel to the attttSONC O l J N T Y . D ~ P A R T M E N t : . I ? F : c O R R E . . r r t , Q N . : ~ ' s Internal Investigations Unitfor resolution. The facilitY,c6miD.at1der will inform ICE OPR of the dispositionand resolution. of any complaints or allegations against HODSoN':c6tJNTYDEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS's participating officers.

    B. Interim Action Pending Complaint ResolutionWhen participating H U ] j ~ O N C Q U N T Y ' . P ~ P ~ ~ " O f < G O ~ ~ W t . ~ : M $ personnel are under investigation for any reason that could lead to disciplinaryaction, demotion, or dismissal, or are alleged to have violated the terms of thisMOA, ICE may revoke that individual's authority and have that individualremoved from participation in the activities covered under the MOA.C. Time Parameters for Resolution of Complaints or AllegationsIt is expected that any complaint received will be resolved within 90 days ofreceipt. However, this will depend upon the nature and complexity of thesubstance of the complaint itself.D. Notification of Resolution of a Complaint or Allegation

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    ICE OPR will coordinate with the H U D s t ) l ~ ~ l ' : C O t J N [ ! : D E l t A R ~ ' . f Q E GORt{E9TIQ;ISl"$;'s, Internal I n v e s t i g a t i ~ ~ s ' Unit e ~ ~ ~ ~ " ~ ~ t i f i ~ ~ t i ~ ~ ~ ' - " - ,appropriate to the ICE SAC in lJtJRI$t.iJgtXQN, the subject(s) of a complaint, andthe person filing the complaint regarding the resolution of the complaint.

    These Compliant Reporting and Allegation Procedures are ICE's internal policy and may besupplemented or modified by ICE unilaterally, ICE will provide HUDSON COUNTYDEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS with written copies of any such supplements ormodifications. These Complaint Reporting and Allegation Procedures apply to ICE and do notrestrict or apply to other investigative organizations within the federal government.

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    APPENDIXC

    PUBLIC INFORMATION POINTS OF CONTACT

    Pursuant to Section XVIII of this MOA, the signatories agree to coordinate appropriate release ofinfonnation to the media regarding actions taken under this MOA before any infonnation isreleased. The points of contact for coordinating such activities are:For the m.1DSONCOtJN'TY.,PEPARTM:El\lTOP.'qoRRECTIONS':Public Affairs OfficerLt. Michael Rivera35 Hackensack aveKearny New Jersey 07032973-332-9930

    For ICE:Public Affairs Officer A R p ! : ~ ~ Office of Public Affairs and Internal CommunicationU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementA D I > ~ Q C A t I O N : A N , t f o . N T A . C r J:NfPRNlArtoN

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    APPENDIXDSTANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE (SOP) TEMPLATE

    The purpose of this appendix is to establish standard, uniform procedures for the implementationand oversight of the 287(g) delegation of authority program within the Special Agent in Charge(SAC)lField Office Director (FOD) area of responsibility. This appendix can be modified onlyin writing and by mutual acceptance ofboththeS,ACIFOD and the [ 4 e ~ i i n a t e d mJtjSON."COWTY DEPARTMENt 'OF : C O R R E c t I Q N $ ; l ~ Y e l ] . There are two models for the 287(g) program, a Task Force Officer (TFO) m04el or a Detentionmodel. Pursuant to this MOA, HtID,'SON:iCOUNTYDEP A R T M E 1 ~ t t ' O F 'CQI$ECTIONS hasbeen delegated authorities under the r f F O / I ) e i ~ ~ t i , ~ l l ] ' m o d e l ' ~ o ~ t i i n . e d below. ' , > ~ ; ; '.'Prioritization:ICE retains sole discretion in determining how it will manage its limited resources and meet itsmission requirements. , T o ~ n s u r e resources are managed effectively, ICE requires the ~ $ Q N coDNty' D E . p t J t ~ < 9 F : ~ Q ~ ~ T I Q N S to also manage its resources dedicated to287(g) authority under the MOA. To that end, the following list reflects the categories of aliensthat are a priority for arrest and detention with the highest priority being Level 1 criminal aliens.Resources should be prioritized to the following levels:

    o Levell - Aliens who have been convicted of or arrested for major drug offensesand/or violent offenses such as murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery, and kidnapping;o Level 2 - Aliens who have been convicted of or arrested for minor drug offensesand/or mainly property offenses such as burglary, larceny, fraud, and money laundering;ando Level 3 - Aliens who have been convicted of or arrested for other offenses.

    Training:The 287(g) training program, the Immigration Authority Delegation Program (IADP), will betaught by ICE instructors and tailored to the immigration functions to be performed. ICE Officeof Training and Development will proctor examinations during the IADP. The i{ufis9NCOUNTY' DEPARTMEN't'OF,coRREcTlPNS nominee must pass each examination with aminimum score of 70 percent to receive certification. If the i n ) p S Q N ' i : ( Q ~ : t y D ~ p , A t t r M E N t : : O : F . ; : C ~ ( j ~ ~ T I O N S , nominee fails to , attain a 79 percent rating on ane x ~ i n a t i o n ; t h ~ i t d J t j S Q N , ~ i i Q ( J ) i . J N r i : D , E P ~ t I V $ ~ T , d F ' P ~ ~ W ~ Q N S nominee will haveone opportunity to remediate the testing materi(il and, re-take a similar, eXamination. ,During theentire duration of the IADP, the HUJ)So'N'GOl)NTY D E P , A I t t M E N . ' r , > Q 1 ; t : J ~ O ~ ~ T I ~ ~ $ nominee will be offered a maximum of one remediation examination. Failure to achieve a 70percent on any two examinations(inc1usive of any remediation, excunination), will result in thedisqualification of the iruDSON" COuNTY J j E P A R t M . E N T Q F : G Q g R E C t I b N ~ nominee andtheir discharge from the IADP.

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    Training will include, among other topics: (i) discussion of the terms and limitations of thisMOA; (ii) the scope of immigration officer authority; (iii) relevant immigration law; (iv) the ICEUse of Force Policy; (v) civil rights laws; (vi) the U.S. Department of Justice "GuidanceRegarding the Use Of Race By Federal Law Enforcement Agencies," dated June 2003; (vii)public outreach and complaint procedures; (viii) liability issues; (ix) cross-cultural issues; and (x)the obligation under Federal law and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations to makeproper notification upon the arrest or detention of a foreign national.Approximately one year after the participating ~ S b N / G Q ~ : ~ ~ : P ~ P M ~ : , ' J ; ? f CORRECTIONS personnel are trained and certified, ICE may provide additional updatedtraining on relevant administrative, legal, and operational issues related to the performance ofimmigration officer functions. Local training on relevant issues will be provided as needed byICE supervisors or designated ICE team leaders. An OSLC designated official shall, inconsultation with OTD and local ICE officials, review on an annual basis and, if needed, refreshtraining requirements.Trained H l . . 1 j ) ~ 0 ~ ~ P q Q V N . T Y ' P $ A . R t . N $ N t . O F . C O ~ C r I Q N $ personnel will receive, asneeded, a DHS email account and access to the necessary DHS applications. The use of theinformation technology (IT) infrastructure and the DHS/ICE IT security policies are defined inthe Interconnection Security Agreement (ISA). The ISA is the agreement between ICE ChiefInformation Security Officer (CISO) and I r t J t j S O N ~ , ~ : : ! ( : f O ~ ] ~ \ . > ; ' P ~ ~ ~ ~ , i { ~ 9 : ~ CORRECTIONS Designated Accreditation Authority (DAA). I i J . J J . P S Q N , ! > : ~ : , ~ ~ ~ ' ' DEPAR.,nv.tENT:OF,CORRECTIONS agrees that each of its sites using ICE-provided networkaccess or equipment will sign the ISA, which defines the IT policies and rules of behavior foreach user granted access to the DHS network and applications. Failure to adhere to the terms ofthe ISA could result in the loss of all user privileges.Data Collection:ENFORCE is the primary processing system for alien removals and is the main resource forstatistical information for the 287(g) program. All ENFORCE entries must be completed inaccordance with established ICE polices and adhere to OSLC guidance.ICE does not require the H U D S O N C b U N T Y D E P A R T M E N T : ' C ) R : i ~ Q ~ C J I O N S to providestatistical or arrest data above what is entered into ENFORCE; however, ICE reserves the rightto request specific tracking or arrest data be maintained and provided for comparison andverification with ICE's own data and statistical information. This data may also be used forICE's statistical reporting requirements or to assess the progress and success of the a v P . ~ Q N c O U N ' t Y ] . ) E f A . t t t : M l 3 m : Q f . ~ b ~ p : t 1 . 0 N S , ' : ~ 287(g) program.The H t l P $ O N " ( ) t T h , t r Y > D E P A R ~ t j ) F G O ~ C r . I O " N $ and ICE are each responsiblefor compliance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as applicable, and related system of records noticeswith regard to data collection and use of information under this MOA. The applicable Systems ofRecord Notice for privacy compliance is the ENFORCE Systems of Records Notice, 71 FR13987, dated March 20, 2006.

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    TASK FORCE OFFICER UFO) MODEL:Participating ~ $ Q N i . Q @ ' : r ~ ~ P I , 3 f ~ ~ ~ ~ ! , Q f ' ; 9 P ~ " l : ' : ' ' ' ~ ~ ~ ' ... P ~ ! ~ . ~ . ~ ~ ! ; . , e . ~ . r . . f ~ ! ! ! l . ! ~ ~ i n u n i g r ~ ~ i ~ l } ~ ~ ~ l ~ ~ ~ d . d u t i e s pursuant to thIS MOA wIll be ~ ; ~ , j : ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ : : r ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ OFCOR.ReC1;IONS officers certified and authorized by ICE, and assigned to task forceoperations supported by ICE. Those participating ~ ~ 0 N : ; ~ ~ Q J J . N [ f ~ ~ ' P ~ ~ ~ $ ~ ~ ; , } : ~ l t CORRECTI()N'S personnel will exercise their immigration-related authorities during the courseof criminal investigations involving aliens encountered within the i j Q D $ Q ~ : : : C O ~ DEPARiM:ENT'OF;CORREC'rIONS){jIg$prttloN or as directed by the SAC.The participating ~ $ Q ~ i : l ) ~ ~ ~ } ! j f J . ~ r ~ ~ ! i ; ; ~ ; l 9 F : ' : j ~ , ~ ~ ~ ] J . ~ N ~ personnel areauthorized to perform the following functions in the investigation, detention, and removal ofaliens in the United States as allowed for the TFO model (INA 287(g)), pursuant to the tieredlevel ofpriorities set forth in Appendix D's "Prioritization" section:

    The power and authority to interrogate any person reasonably believed to be an alienabout his right to be or remain in the United States and to process an alien solely based onan immigration violation (INA 287(a)(1) and (2)) will be delegated only on a case-by-case basis. To exercise such authority, a TFO first must obtain approval from an ICEsupervisor, who will approve the exercise only to further the priorities of removingserious criminals, gang members, smugglers, and traffickers and when reasonablesuspicion exists to believe the alien is or was involved in criminal activity. When analien is arrested for the violation of a criminal law, a TFO may process that alien forremoval subject to ICE supervision as outlined in this agreement; The power and authority to arrest without warrant for felonies which have been

    committed and which are cognizable under any law of the United States regulating theadmission, exclusion, expulsion, or removal of aliens, if there is reason to believe that theperson so arrested has committed such felony and if there is likelihood of the personescaping before a warrant can be obtained (INA 287(a)(4) and 8 C.F.R. 287.5(c)(2)).Arrested individuals must be presented to a federal magistrate judge or other authorizedofficial without unnecessary delay (INA 287(a)(4); Fed. R. Crim. P. 5). Notification ofsuch arrest must be made to ICE within twenty-four (24) hours; The power and authority to arrest for any criminal offense against the United States if theoffense is committed in the officer's presence pursuant to INA 287(a)(5)(A) and 8C.F.R. 287.5(e)(1); The power and authority to execute search warrants pursuant to INA 287(a) and 8C.F.R. 287.5(e)(l); The power and authority to issue arrest warrants for immigration violations pursuant toINA 287(a) and 8 C.F.R. 287.5(e)(2);

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    The power and authority to administer oaths and to take and consider evidence (INA 287(b) and 8 C.F.R. 287.5(a)(2)), to complete required criminal alien processing,including fingerprinting, photographing, and interviewing of aliens, as well as thepreparation of affidavits and the taking of sworn statements for ICE supervisory review; The power and authority to prepare charging documents (INA 239, 8 C.F.R. 239.1;INA 238, 8 C.F.R 238.1; INA 241(a)(5), 8 C.F.R 241.8; INA 235(b)(I), 8C.F.R. 235.3) including the preparation of a Notice to Appear (NTA) application orother charging document, as appropriate, for the signature of an ICE officer for aliens incategories established by ICE supervisors; The power and authority to issue immigration detainers (INA 236, INA 287, and 8C.F.R. 287.7) and Form 1-213, Record of Deportable/lnadmissible Alien, for processingaliens in categories established by ICE supervisors; and The power and authority to detain and transport (INA 287(g)(I) and 8 C.F.R.

    287.5(c)(6)) arrested aliens subject to removal to ICE-approved detention facilities.As noted underi\ppendixI)'s."Prioritization" section, ICE requires the m . J . P ~ ~ N : . Q ~ ~ W ! D g ~ A R ~ N ' t ~ : Q F : : : : C Q R @ ~ t f ~ ~ $ to focus its use of the 287(g) program in accord withICE's priorities.Supervision:A 287(g) delegation of authority task force is designed to proactively respond to, identify, andremove criminal aliens that reside within the HUDSONCOl)NTY EPARrMeNfoFCORRECTIONS's jurisdiction pursuant to the tiered level of priorities set forth in Appendix D's"Prioritization" section. The following identifies each entity's roles and responsibilities. Theseroles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:If an H U i ; ) S Q N : : C , 9 u . N t y p ~ p . A R ~ Q F ; Q Q ~ l J Q N S conducts an interview andverifies identity, alienage, and deportability, they must contact ICE for arrest approval. No arrestfor a violation of Title 8 is to be conducted b an m w S ; 0 N ~ : e 0 . t 1 N T M ; D B P A R ~ ; t j F . y ".." .c . .. ." . ~ ... . h . .;.,,, .,,,.n:; ., . ...... " ... ,. " ..... , .......n .. '.. " < . , c .. C"" ,CORRECTIONS task force officer without prior approval from the ICE supervisor.The H U D ~ Q N C 6 U N T y , - . p ~ p A . R T ~ m ' t ~ j ~ j : ~ ~ - m G T I 9 N $ is responsible for insuringproper record checks have been completed, obtaining the necessary court/conviction documents,and, upon arrest, insuring that the alien is processed through ENFORCE/IDENT and served withthe appropriate charging documents.Prior to an i - W ' P S Q N ; ~ Q ~ I X ; , ~ ~ ~ ~ m ~ t , ~ ~ l . ~ Q ~ ~ ~ t , @ . N $ . conducting anyenforcetnentoperation that will illvolvethe use of it s 287(g) delegation of authority, theH t J D S b N C O l J N T Y D E P A R t M E N ' f O F . t Q ~ t t O ' N S must provide the ICE supervisorwith a copy of the operations plan, and the SACIFOD must concur and approve with the planprior to it being initiated.

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    The ICE supervisor is responsible for requesting alien files, reviewing alien files forcompleteness, approval of all arrests, and TECS checks and input. The SACIFOD office isresponsible for providing the @ P ~ , o t S t ; c t t W r : j ) ~ ~ ~ T M a N f : : q ) M ' r G O ~ ~ r t l o N $ withcurrent and updated DHS policies regarding the arrest and processing of illegal aliens.On a regular basis, the ICE supervisor is responsible for conducting an audit of theIDENTIENFORCE computer system entries and records made by the LEA officers. Uponreview and auditing of the IDENTIENFORCE computer system entries and records, if errors arefound, the ICE supervisor will communicate those errors in a timely manner to the responsibleofficial for t h e ~ ~ : ~ N : ~ 9 P N ~ , I ? ~ P : ~ ~ ~ ' t : : ' Q l ] ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ U g ~ $ ; The ICE supervisorwill notify the H ~ $ Q ~ ; : c q W ~ ~ l ~ ' l } E ~ ~ W M E : N " A : : ~ 1 f t ~ ' . Q ~ ~ m l ~ ~ r S o f a n y errors in thesystem and the HUDSONCoUNTiDEPA1tTMEN'f.:Of'oRREewtoNs is responsible forsubmitting a plan to ensure that steps are taken to correct, modify, or prevent the recurrence oferrors that are discovered.ICE will provide the lIUDSO'N.:OtJNTYDEPARTMENT of.ORREcTIONS with guidancefor presenting any criminal prosecution cases that are referred for Federal prosecution.Consistent with applicable standard operating procedures, the creation of an A-file cannot becompleted until the A ~ f i l e is s i g n e d ~ y the appropriate ICE, supervisor. A-files can be maintainedat an H U D 8 0 N C d O l i ' Y D : E p A R T h m . N . : ~ e b F C O ~ G t ) O ' N $ facility as long as there is anICE representative assigned to that facility and that representative has a work area wheredocuments can be adequately secured. Representatives from DHS must be permitted access tothe facility where ICE records are maintained.Nominated Personnel:H U b S Q N ' C O U N T Y / Q E P A R ' F N 1 E N T : ' ( ) F : ~ Q m , i ! f ~ N S candidates working with task forceoperations shall have knowledge of and have enforced laws and regulations pertinent to their lawenforcement activities and their jurisdictions. The applicants should have a minimum of oneyear of law enforcement experience that includes experience in interviewing witnesses,interrogating subjects, providing constitutional rights warnings, obtaining statements, andexecuting search and seizure warrants. An emphasis should be placed on officers who haveplanned, organized, and conducted complex investigations relating to violations of criminal andcivil law.

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    DETENTION MODEL:

    ~ a r t i ~ i p a ~ i n g H l ) p ~ o N . C Q T ) N , r y . p . ~ p . ~ T M E N r - : 9 ~ q E ? ~ ~ ! 9 l ' ! ~ , . e , ~ E ' ~ ' ~ < ~ ~ ! N R ~ ! ! ~ ~ ' ~ f ~ ~ unmlgratlon-related dutIes pursuant to thIS MOA wIll be I W P ~ < ~ N ~ C Q I r f . f ] t ~ J ~ ~ P ~ T ~ v ~ ~ l OP":QRREcTlQNS officers assigned to detention operations supported by ICE. Thoseparticipating H O p S J j N ~ s : Q t . $ t f y : : : ; ; ~ a ~ . L ~ i . ~ r n v I . 1 ~ N t ' t ' : . ; : @ l i ~ : ' Q ~ ~ ~ I . 9 N ~ personnel willexercise their immigration-related authorities only during the course of their nonnal duties whileassigned to I - l t t P $ O N ! ; l i : : ~ < 2 . Q ~ Y : . : ; < t ; ) E P A k , ~ T ; , ; : : ~ f , ~ , ; ; : d p f { R E Q T I O N ...jail/correctionalfacilities. Participating HtJIj$QN' cdtINty,DEP:ARtM.ENT ' 0 ~ : ' C Q ~ q n b N s personnelwill ... identify and ... relllove .. c r i l l l i n ~ l .... aliens that reside within the ' H U b ' $ Q N : : ~ ' O W W Y D E P A R T M E . N T < Q F C 6 ~ C ' f I O N S ' : s jurisdiction pursuant to the tiered level of priorities setforth in Appendix D's "Prioritization" section.The participating HuDSON ;cbUNTY.::jjEPARttMENT>OlreoRREdtioNS personnel are. ., .... .. , .. " ;. ", .', " ~ ' . , . . . . , ,., " , . ,- , ' ; ~ .'_: ___ ' . :.. J ___ -:..._.:... .. _ - . _ ~ . ' . ' . : . . ~ , ..authorized to perfonn the following functions as allowed by 287(g) of the INA for the DetentionModel:

    The power and authority to interrogate any person believed to be an alien as to his rightto be or remain in the United States (INA 287(a)(1) and 8 C.F.R. 287.5(a)(1)) and toprocess for immigration violations any removable alien or those aliens who have beenarrested for violating a Federal, State, or local offense; The power and authority to serve warrants of arrest for immigration violations pursuantto INA 287(a) and 8 C.F.R. 287.5(e)(3); The power and authority to administer oaths and to take and consider evidence (INA 287(b) and 8 C.F.R. 287.5(a)(2)), to complete required criminal alien processing,

    including fingerprinting, photographing, and interviewing of aliens, as well as thepreparation of affidavits and the taking of sworn statements for ICE supervisory review; The power and authority to prepare charging documents (INA 239, 8 C.F.R. 239.1;INA 238, 8 C.F.R 238.1; INA 241(a)(5), 8 C.F.R 241.8; INA 235(b)(1), 8C.F.R. 235.3) including the preparation of a Notice to Appear (NTA) application orother charging document, as appropriate, for the signature of an ICE officer for aliens incategories established by ICE supervisors; The power and authority to issue immigration detainers (INA 236, INA 287, and 8C.F.R. 287.7) and 1-213, Record of Deportable/Inadmissible Alien, for processingaliens in categories established by ICE supervisors; and The power and authority to detain and transport (INA 287(g)(l) and 8 C.F.R. 287.5(c)(6)) arrested aliens to ICE-approved detention facilities.

    As noted under Appendix D's "Prioritization" section, ICE requires the ~ ~ 0 ~ . : P p b ~ DEf.AR.TNIENT:.9P' C O ~ ~ n O N S to focus its use of the 287(g) program in accord withICE's priorities.

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    Supervision:A 287(g) delegation of authority detention model is designed to identify and remove aliensamenable to removal that are incarcerated within the HODSON couNty D ~ P AR'rMEN't.O;ECORRECtIONS's detention facilities pursuant to the tiered level of priorities set forth inAppendix D's "Prioritization" section. The following identifies each entity's roles andresponsibilities. These roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:The lIpDSPN c O U N t t p 1 , 3 ~ ~ T I V 1 E N t ' O f : J ; ; ; O E . R a . G r t I O N $ shall provide notification to theICE supervisor of any detainers placed under 287(g) authority within 24 hours.The I - I Q P S ( ) N Q 9 U N I Y , ' P ~ P ! \ R ~ J ' Q F : Q 9 ~ C t I Q N . S shall coordinate transportationof detainees processed under 287(g) authority in a timely manner, in accordance with the MOAand/or IGSA.The H u D s b N C q t J N $ Y ~ : D E P A R T M E N T O ~ " C 0 R R E C T l ( ) N S is responsible for insuringproper record checks have been completed, obtaining the necessary court/conviction documents,and, upon arrest, insuring that the alien is processed through ENFORCEIIDENT and served withthe appropriate charging documents.The H l J D S O N C O U N ' f Y I ) : E P ; \ R T M E N T " Q t \ ~ b . R R E C T I Q N S must immediately report allencounters of an individual who claims U.S. citizenship to the FOD through their chain ofcommand. The FOD shall make the appropriate notification to DRO headquarters.The ICE supervisor is responsible for requesting alien files, reviewing alien files forcompleteness, approval of all arrests, and TECS checks and input. The FOD office isresponsible for providing the HUDSON coUNty DEPARTMENT' OF CORRECTIONS withcurrent and updated DHS policies regarding the arrest and processing of illegal aliens.On a regular basis, the ICE supervisors are responsible for conducting a.na\1dit of theIDE!'lTIENFORCE computer system entries and records made by the I D f t P ~ , Q ~ t : ~ Q ~ ~ . 1 DEPARTMENT O F C O ~ C T I O N S ' s officers. Upon review and auditing of theIDENTIENFORCE computer system entries and records, if errors are found, the ICE supervisorwillcommunicatethose errors in a timely manner to the responsible official for HllPSON.C Q ' ( 1 N J J X r t > e ; P A l ~ J r ~ N J J ? : F . C.ORBECTI(>b{$. The ICE supervisor will notify the awDS0Nq ~ ~ ~ ; P : E ~ ~ ~ ~ ; , Q f ! ~ Q . b ~ R P : 9 ~ ~ of any errors in the system and the ~ $ Q N .G o T J N ] Y : J r ) ~ r . h : R r ~ ~ 1 , ~ F ; : Q 9 ~ ~ T I Q ~ $ , is responsible for submitting a plan to ensurethat steps are taken to correct, modify, or prevent the recurrence of errors that are discovered.Nominated Personnel:

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    All p S O N . ' G Q Q N t Y t p E P A R ~ T ~ ' : g F ~ : ' { l . C P ~ Q 1 I Q ~ S jail enforcement officercandidates shall have specific experience that should consist of having supervised inmates.Candidates must show that they have been trained on and concerned with maintaining thesecurity of the facility. Candidates must have enforced rules and regulations governing thefacility on inmate accountability and conduct. Candidates must also show an ability to meet anddeal with people of differing backgrounds and behavioral patterns.