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ICE ‘Secure Communities’ Program Now Identifies Aliens Arrested for a Crime in All Texas Counties

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Dallas, TX (Vocus) September 30, 2010

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that its Secure Communities program was activated in every county in Texas as of Tuesday. The activation of the federal information-sharing capability based on biometrics enables ICE to identify any alien booked into local law enforcement?s custody for a crime. This capability is part of ICE?s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Formerly, when people were arrested for a crime, their fingerprints were checked for criminal history information only against the biometric database maintained by the FBI. With the implementation of Secure Communities, this fingerprint information is now automatically and simultaneously checked against both the FBI criminal history records and the biometrics-based immigration records maintained by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

If any fingerprints match those of someone in the DHS biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. This notification includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual?s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious offenses first?such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

?The Secure Communities strategy provides an effective tool to help ICE identify aliens in the criminal custody of law enforcement with little or no cost to our law enforcement partners,? said ICE Director John Morton. ?Applying this biometric information-sharing tool in Texas improves public safety by enabling ICE to prevent the release of convicted criminal aliens back into our communities when they complete their sentences.?

?This sophisticated biometrics tool allows us to quickly and accurately identify those criminal aliens who pose the greatest threat to our communities,? said Nuria T. Prendes, field office director for the ICE Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Dallas

With the expansion of the biometric information-sharing capability throughout Texas, ICE is now using it in 659 jurisdictions in 32 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond to all fingerprint matches generated nationwide through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

Since ICE began using this enhanced information-sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 12,200 criminal aliens convicted of Level 1 crimes, such as murder, rape and kidnapping. Additionally, ICE has removed more than 29,500 criminal aliens convicted of Level 2 and 3 crimes, including burglary and serious property crimes, which account for the majority of crimes committed by aliens. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as ?criminal aliens.? Instead, a ?criminal alien? is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS?s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI?s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

”US-VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,” said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. ”By enhancing the interoperability of DHS’s and the FBI’s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.”

”Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,” said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI’s CJIS Division. ”Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.”

For more information about how ICE is identifying and removing aliens convicted of crimes from the United States, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities.

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Four South Carolina counties to benefit from ICE strategy to use biometrics to identify and remove aliens convicted of a crime

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(Vocus) October 15, 2010

On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a federal information sharing capability in Beaufort, Berkeley, Dorchester and York counties that helps federal immigration officials use biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement?s custody for a crime. This capability is part of Secure Communities?ICE?s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Previously, biometrics?fingerprints?taken of individuals charged with a crime and booked into custody were checked for criminal history information against the Department of Justice?s (DOJ) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). Now, through enhanced information sharing between DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), biometrics submitted through the state to the FBI will be automatically checked against both the FBI criminal history records in IAFIS and the biometrics-based immigration records in DHS?s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).

If fingerprints match those of someone in DHS? biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual?s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious crimes first?such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

?The Secure Communities strategy provides ICE with an effective tool to identify criminal aliens in local custody,? said Secure Communities Assistant Director David Venturella. ?Enhancing public safety is at the core of ICE?s mission. Our goal is to use biometric information sharing to remove criminal aliens, preventing them from being released back into the community, with little or no additional burden on our law enforcement partners.?

With the expansion of the biometric information sharing capability to Beaufort, Berkeley, Dorchester and York counties, ICE is using this capability in seven South Carolina jurisdictions, including Charleston, Greenville and Horry counties. Across the country, ICE is using this capability in 685 jurisdictions in 33 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond nationwide to all fingerprint matches generated through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

Since ICE began using this enhanced information sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 46,800 aliens convicted of a crime. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as ”criminal aliens.” Instead, a ”criminal alien” is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS?s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI?s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

”US VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,” said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. ”By enhancing the interoperability of DHS?s and the FBI?s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.”

”Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,” said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI?s CJIS Division. ”Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.”

For more information about how ICE is using biometrics to identify aliens convicted of a crime, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities.

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11 North Carolina counties to benefit from ICE strategy to use biometrics to identify and remove aliens convicted of a crime

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Sparta, NC (Vocus) October 15, 2010

On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a federal information sharing capability in 11 additional North Carolina counties that helps federal immigration officials use biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement?s custody for a crime. This capability is part of Secure Communities?ICE?s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Previously, biometrics?fingerprints?taken of individuals charged with a crime and booked into custody were checked for criminal history information against the Department of Justice?s (DOJ) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). Now, through enhanced information sharing between DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), biometrics submitted through the state to the FBI will be automatically checked against both the FBI criminal history records in IAFIS and the biometrics-based immigration records in DHS?s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).

If fingerprints match those of someone in DHS?s biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual?s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious crimes first?such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

?The Secure Communities strategy provides ICE with an effective tool to identify criminal aliens in local custody,? said Secure Communities Assistant Director David Venturella. ?Enhancing public safety is at the core of ICE?s mission. Our goal is to use biometric information sharing to remove criminal aliens, preventing them from being released back into the community, with little or no additional burden on our law enforcement partners.?

Today?s announcement includes the following 11 North Carolina jurisdictions: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Watauga, Wilkes and Yadkin counties. With the expansion of the biometric information sharing capability to these counties, ICE is now using it in 59 North Carolina jurisdictions. Across the country, ICE is using this capability in 685 jurisdictions in 33 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond nationwide to all fingerprint matches generated through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

?This is a fantastic technological adjunct, which adds another identification layer for those who come into our criminal justice system via arrest,? said Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman. ?We have anxiously awaited the implementation of Secure Communities enhancements and look forward to finally putting it into practice and continuing our great relation with our ICE partners.?

Since ICE began using this enhanced information sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 46,800 aliens convicted of a crime. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as ”criminal aliens.” Instead, a ”criminal alien” is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS?s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI?s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

”US VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,” said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. ”By enhancing the interoperability of DHS?s and the FBI?s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.”

”Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,” said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI?s CJIS Division. ”Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.”

For more information about how ICE is using biometrics to identify aliens convicted of a crime, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities.

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Hall and Whitfield counties to benefit from ICE strategy to use biometrics to identify and remove aliens convicted of a crime

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Gainesville, GA (Vocus) October 15, 2010

On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a federal information sharing capability in Hall and Whitfield counties that helps federal immigration officials use biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement?s custody for a crime. This capability is part of Secure Communities?ICE?s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Previously, biometrics?fingerprints?taken of individuals charged with a crime and booked into custody were checked for criminal history information against the Department of Justice?s (DOJ) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). Now, through enhanced information sharing between DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), biometrics submitted through the state to the FBI will be automatically checked against both the FBI criminal history records in IAFIS and the biometrics-based immigration records in DHS?s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).

If fingerprints match those of someone in DHS? biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual?s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious crimes first?such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

?The Secure Communities strategy provides ICE with an effective tool to identify criminal aliens in local custody,? said Secure Communities Assistant Director David Venturella. ?Enhancing public safety is at the core of ICE?s mission. Our goal is to use biometric information sharing to remove criminal aliens, preventing them from being released back into the community, with little or no additional burden on our law enforcement partners.?

With the expansion of the biometric information sharing capability to Hall and Whitfield counties, ICE is using this capability in eight Georgia jurisdictions, including Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett and Muscogee counties. Across the country, ICE is using this capability in 685 jurisdictions in 33 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond nationwide to all fingerprint matches generated through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

Since ICE began using this enhanced information sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 46,800 aliens convicted of a crime. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as ??criminal aliens.?? Instead, a ??criminal alien?? is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS?s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI?s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

??US VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,?? said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. ??By enhancing the interoperability of DHS?s and the FBI?s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.??

??Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,?? said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI?s CJIS Division. ??Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.??

For more information about how ICE is using biometrics to identify aliens convicted of a crime, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities.

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All West Virginia Counties to Benefit from ICE Strategy to Use Biometrics to Identify and Remove Aliens Convicted of a Crime

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Charleston, WV (Vocus) October 29, 2010

On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a federal information sharing capability in all West Virginia counties that uses biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement?s custody for a crime. This information sharing capability is part of Secure Communities?ICE?s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Previously, fingerprint-based biometric records were taken of individuals charged with a crime and booked into custody and checked for criminal history information against the Department of Justice?s (DOJ) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). Now, through enhanced information sharing between DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), fingerprint information submitted through the state to the FBI will be automatically checked against both the FBI criminal history records in IAFIS and the biometrics-based immigration records in DHS?s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).

If any fingerprints match those of someone in the DHS biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual?s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious offenses first?such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

?The Secure Communities strategy is improving public safety every day by transforming the way ICE identifies aliens in the criminal custody of law enforcement,? said John Morton, ICE Director. ?Using this biometric information sharing tool enables ICE to prevent the release of convicted criminal aliens back into the community when they complete their sentences.?

?The West Virginia State Police is pleased to become a part of this advanced identification program. With our recent addition of electronic fingerprint capture and submission capabilities, we are taking advantage of the most current technologies available to law enforcement to identify and capture the criminal,? said Colonel Tim Pack, Superintendent of the West Virginia State Police. ?As more agencies join this information sharing effort, federal, state and local entities are able to provide more timely collection data to rapidly identify and take appropriate action with the criminal alien element.?

With the expansion of the biometric information sharing capability statewide in West Virginia, ICE is now using it in 746 jurisdictions in 34 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond to all fingerprint matches generated nationwide through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

Since ICE began using this enhanced information sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 46,800 aliens convicted of a crime. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as ?criminal aliens.? Instead, a ?criminal alien? is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS?s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI?s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

??US-VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,?? said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. ??By enhancing the interoperability of DHS’s and the FBI’s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.??

??Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,?? said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI’s CJIS Division. ??Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.??

ICE is currently using the federal biometric information sharing capability in jurisdictions in the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and West Virginia.

For more information about how ICE is using biometrics to identify aliens convicted of a crime, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities.

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Six Nebraska Counties to Benefit From ICE Strategy To Use Biometrics To Identify and Remove Aliens Convicted of a Crime

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Grand Island, NB (Vocus) November 5, 2010

On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a federal information sharing capability in six additional Nebraska counties that helps federal immigration officials use biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement?s custody for a crime. This capability is part of Secure Communities?ICE?s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Previously, biometrics?fingerprints?taken of individuals charged with a crime and booked into custody were checked for criminal history information against the Department of Justice?s (DOJ) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). Now, through enhanced information sharing between DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), biometrics submitted through the state to the FBI will be automatically checked against both the FBI criminal history records in IAFIS and the biometrics-based immigration records in DHS?s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).

If fingerprints match those of someone in DHS? biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual?s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious crimes first-such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

?The Secure Communities strategy provides ICE with an effective tool to identify criminal aliens in local custody,? said Secure Communities Assistant Director David Venturella. ?Enhancing public safety is at the core of ICE?s mission. Our goal is to use biometric information sharing to remove criminal aliens, preventing them from being released back into the community, with little or no additional burden on our law enforcement partners.?

Today?s announcement includes the following six Nebraska jurisdictions: Adams, Hall, Hamilton, Howard, Madison and Merrick counties. With the expansion of the biometric information sharing capability to these counties, ICE is now using this capability in eight Nebraska jurisdictions. Across the country, ICE is using this capability in 752 jurisdictions in 34 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond nationwide to all fingerprint matches generated through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

?I?m excited about having a new tool available for law enforcement,? said Fred Ruiz, director of Hall County Department of Corrections. ?We deeply appreciate the efforts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in making this available to us.?

Since ICE began using this enhanced information sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 46,800 aliens convicted of a crime. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as ”criminal aliens.” Instead, a ”criminal alien” is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS?s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI?s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

”US VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,” said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. ”By enhancing the interoperability of DHS?s and the FBI?s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.”

”Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,” said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI?s CJIS Division. ”Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.”

For more information about how ICE is using biometrics to identify aliens convicted of a crime, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities.

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3 Missouri Counties to Benefit From ICE Strategy to use Biometrics to Identify and Remove Aliens Convicted of a Crime

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Kansas City, Mo. (Vocus) November 19, 2010

On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a federal information sharing capability in Clay, Jackson and Platte counties that helps federal immigration officials use biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement’s custody for a crime. This capability is part of Secure Communities?ICE’s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Previously, biometrics?fingerprints?taken of individuals charged with a crime and booked into custody were checked for criminal history information against the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). Now, through enhanced information sharing between DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), biometrics submitted through the state to the FBI will be automatically checked against both the FBI criminal history records in IAFIS and the biometrics-based immigration records in DHS’s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).

If fingerprints match those of someone in DHS’ biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual’s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious crimes first-such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

“The Secure Communities strategy provides ICE with an effective tool to identify criminal aliens in local custody,” said Secure Communities Assistant Director David Venturella. “Enhancing public safety is at the core of ICE’s mission. Our goal is to use biometric information sharing to remove criminal aliens, preventing them from being released back into the community, with little or no additional burden on our law enforcement partners.”

With the expansion of the biometric information sharing capability to Clay, Jackson and Platte counties, ICE is using this capability in five Missouri jurisdictions. Across the country, ICE is using this capability in 788 jurisdictions in 34 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond nationwide to all fingerprint matches generated through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

Since ICE began using this enhanced information sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 50,600 aliens convicted of a crime. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as “criminal aliens.” Instead, a “criminal alien” is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS’s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

??US-VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,?? said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. ??By enhancing the interoperability of DHS’s and the FBI’s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.??

??Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,?? said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI’s CJIS Division. ??Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.??

For more information about how ICE is using biometrics to identify aliens convicted of a crime, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities.

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Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell Counties to Benefit from ICE Strategy to use Biometrics to Identify and Remove Aliens Convicted of a Crime

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Barnwell, S.C. (Vocus) November 19, 2010

On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a federal information sharing capability in Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell counties that helps federal immigration officials use biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement’s custody for a crime. This capability is part of Secure Communities?ICE’s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Previously, biometrics?fingerprints?taken of individuals charged with a crime and booked into custody were checked for criminal history information against the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). Now, through enhanced information sharing between DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), biometrics submitted through the state to the FBI will be automatically checked against both the FBI criminal history records in IAFIS and the biometrics-based immigration records in DHS’s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).

If fingerprints match those of someone in DHS’ biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual’s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious crimes first-such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

“The Secure Communities strategy provides ICE with an effective tool to identify criminal aliens in local custody,” said Secure Communities Assistant Director David Venturella. “Enhancing public safety is at the core of ICE’s mission. Our goal is to use biometric information sharing to remove criminal aliens, preventing them from being released back into the community, with little or no additional burden on our law enforcement partners.”

With the expansion of the biometric information sharing capability to Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell counties, ICE is using this capability in 10 South Carolina jurisdictions. Across the country, ICE is using this capability in 788 jurisdictions in 34 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond nationwide to all fingerprint matches generated through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

“The utilization of biometrics to identify and remove aliens convicted of crimes will be most beneficial to making Bamberg a more secure and safe place to reside,” said Bamberg County Sheriff Ed Darnell. “We look forward to implementing this technology.”

Since ICE began using this enhanced information sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 50,600 aliens convicted of a crime. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as “criminal aliens.” Instead, a “criminal alien” is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS’s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

??US-VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,?? said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. ??By enhancing the interoperability of DHS’s and the FBI’s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.??

??Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,?? said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI’s CJIS Division. ??Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.??

For more information about how ICE is using biometrics to identify aliens convicted of a crime, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities.

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9 North Carolina Counties to Benefit from ICE Strategy to use Biometrics to Identify and Remove Aliens Convicted of a Crime

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Concord, N.C. (Vocus) November 19, 2010

On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a federal information sharing capability in nine additional North Carolina counties that helps federal immigration officials use biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement’s custody for a crime. This capability is part of Secure Communities?ICE’s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Previously, biometrics?fingerprints?taken of individuals charged with a crime and booked into custody were checked for criminal history information against the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). Now, through enhanced information sharing between DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), biometrics submitted through the state to the FBI will be automatically checked against both the FBI criminal history records in IAFIS and the biometrics-based immigration records in DHS’s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).

If fingerprints match those of someone in DHS’ biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual’s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious crimes first-such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

“The Secure Communities strategy provides ICE with an effective tool to identify criminal aliens in local custody,” said Secure Communities Assistant Director David Venturella. “Enhancing public safety is at the core of ICE’s mission. Our goal is to use biometric information sharing to remove criminal aliens, preventing them from being released back into the community, with little or no additional burden on our law enforcement partners.”

Today’s announcement includes the following nine North Carolina jurisdictions: Anson, Davie, Guilford, Montgomery, Randolph, Richmond, Rowan, Scotland and Stanly counties. With the expansion of the biometric information sharing capability to these counties, ICE is now using this capability in 68 North Carolina jurisdictions. Across the country, ICE is using this capability in 788 jurisdictions in 34 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond nationwide to all fingerprint matches generated through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

“Local law enforcement agencies welcome this addition of technology in our ongoing efforts to take illegal aliens off our streets and better protect our citizens,” said Rowan County Sheriff Kevin Auten.

Since ICE began using this enhanced information sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 50,600 aliens convicted of a crime. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as “criminal aliens.” Instead, a “criminal alien” is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS’s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

??US-VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,?? said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. ??By enhancing the interoperability of DHS’s and the FBI’s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.??

??Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,?? said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI’s CJIS Division. ??Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.??

For more information about how ICE is using biometrics to identify aliens convicted of a crime, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities.

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8 Oklahoma Counties to Benefit from ICE Strategy to Use Biometrics to Identify and Remove Aliens Convicted of a Crime

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Oklahoma City, Okla. (Vocus/PRWEB) December 03, 2010

On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began using a federal information sharing capability in eight additional Oklahoma counties that helps federal immigration officials use biometrics to identify aliens, both lawfully and unlawfully present in the United States, who are booked into local law enforcement’s custody for a crime. This capability is part of Secure Communities?ICE’s comprehensive strategy to improve and modernize the identification and removal of aliens convicted of a crime from the United States.

Previously, biometrics?fingerprints?taken of individuals charged with a crime and booked into custody were checked for criminal history information against the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). Now, through enhanced information sharing between DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), biometrics submitted through the state to the FBI will be automatically checked against both the FBI criminal history records in IAFIS and the biometrics-based immigration records in DHS’s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT).

If fingerprints match those of someone in DHS’ biometric system, the new automated process notifies ICE. ICE evaluates each case to determine the individual’s immigration status and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes aliens who are in lawful status and those who are present without lawful authority. Once identified through fingerprint matching, ICE will respond with a priority placed on aliens convicted of the most serious crimes first-such as those with convictions for major drug offenses, murder, rape and kidnapping.

“The Secure Communities strategy provides ICE with an effective tool to identify criminal aliens in local custody,” said Secure Communities Assistant Director David Venturella. “Enhancing public safety is at the core of ICE’s mission. Our goal is to use biometric information sharing to remove criminal aliens, preventing them from being released back into the community, with little or no additional burden on our law enforcement partners.”

Today’s announcement includes the following eight Oklahoma jurisdictions: Canadian, Cleveland, Garfield, Grady, Lincoln, Logan, McClain and Pottawatomie counties. With the expansion of the biometric information sharing capability to these counties, ICE is now using this capability in 10 Oklahoma jurisdictions. Across the country, ICE is using this capability in 800 jurisdictions in 34 states. By 2013, ICE plans to be able to respond nationwide to all fingerprint matches generated through IDENT/IAFIS interoperability.

Since ICE began using this enhanced information sharing capability in October 2008, immigration officers have removed from the United States more than 50,600 aliens convicted of a crime. ICE does not regard aliens charged with, but not yet convicted of crimes, as “criminal aliens.” Instead, a “criminal alien” is an alien convicted of a crime. In accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, ICE continues to take action on aliens subject to removal as resources permit.

The IDENT system is maintained by DHS’s US-VISIT program and IAFIS is maintained by the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS).

“US VISIT is proud to support ICE, helping provide decision makers with comprehensive, reliable information when and where they need it,” said US-VISIT Director Robert Mocny. “By enhancing the interoperability of DHS’s and the FBI’s biometric systems, we are able to give federal, state and local decision makers information that helps them better protect our communities and our nation.”

“Under this plan, ICE will be utilizing FBI system enhancements that allow improved information sharing at the state and local law enforcement level based on positive identification of incarcerated criminal aliens,” said Daniel D. Roberts, assistant director of the FBI’s CJIS Division. “Additionally, ICE and the FBI are working together to take advantage of the strong relationships already forged between the FBI and state and local law enforcement necessary to assist ICE in achieving its goals.”

For more information about how ICE is using biometrics to identify aliens convicted of a crime, visit http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities/.

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