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Ohio 287g Initiative

Empowering Local Law Enforcement

The Ohio 287(g) Initiative is dedicated to enhancing community safety in Ohio communities through education, partnership, and resource sharing. We strive to inform law enforcement and public officials about the benefits of voluntary 287(g) agreements, facilitating collaboration between federal and local agencies. Our commitment is to provide nonpartisan support to eligible agencies, ensuring they have a full understanding of the resources and training available through the various national 287(g) programs.

What is a 287(g) agreement?

This link and information below come directly from ICE

The 287(g) agreement empowers subsidiary law enforcement agencies to enforce certain U.S. immigration laws, enhancing community safety. Under this program’s designated authorities, your agency can: 

  • Identify and process removable aliens with pending or active criminal charges. 

  • Enforce limited immigratio n law with ICE oversight during routine duties. 

  • Serve and execute administrative warrants on aliens in your jail.

287(g) Benefits:

  • Enhanced public safety 

  • Free training 

  • Possible eligibility for federal payments through government programs

287(g) Agreement types

  • The Jail Enforcement Model allows designated immigration officers to identify and process removable aliens who have pending or active criminal charges.

  • The Task Force Model enhances public safety and national security by allowing designated immigration officers to enforce limited immigration authority while performing routine police duties or as an active participant in an ICE-led task force.

  • The Warrant Service Officer Model allows designated immigration officers to serve and execute administrative warrants on aliens in their custody.

Task Force Model Benefits 

If LEAs sign the TFM MOA (memorandum of agreement), they may receive:  

  • $7,500 for equipment per trained TFO 

  • $100,000 for new vehicles per MOA 

  • Salary and benefits reimbursed per trained TFO 

  • Overtime funds up to 25% of salary