Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/2/2026
Item Status: New
From: Anthony E. Lowery, Baldwin County Sheriff
Submitted by: Jessica Parker, BCSO Budget Support Specialist
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Sheriff’s Office - Service Agreement between United States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office for Enforcement and Removal Operations
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Baldwin County Sheriff to enter into the 287(g) Service Agreement between United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) for the purpose of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).
BCSO officers shall be eligible for overtime reimbursement. Funds received will be submitted to the County Commission for overtime reimbursement costs.
The agreement will remain in effect for a period not to exceed 36 months unless extended by bilateral modification or terminated in writing by either party. Either party may terminate this agreement by providing written notice of intention to terminate the agreement, a minimum of 60 calendar days in advance of the effective date of termination.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Participation in the Service Agreement 287(g) Task Force Model for the ERO program allows the BCSO to enhance public safety by strengthening cooperation with federal immigration authorities to identify and address individuals who pose a demonstrable threat to the community and who are illegally in the United States.
By operating within clearly defined legal parameters and with federal oversight, the program helps ensure that offenders encountered in the course of normal law-enforcement duties are properly identified and transferred to ICE for appropriate action. This partnership promotes accountability, efficiency, and a coordinated approach to playing a role in immigration enforcement while maintaining the Sheriff’s Office core mission of protecting all residents.
Previous Commission action/date: March 17, 2026 - Approved the MOA 287(g) Task Force Model between ICE, a component of the DHS, and BCSO for the purpose of ERO.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: TBD
Budget line item(s) to be used: 100.47970 Deputy Salary Reimbursement
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Major Tony Nolfe, BCSO to obtain signature for ICE
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Admin - send NOA email to:
Sheriff Anthony E. Lowery
Major Tony Nolfe
Kim Kelly
Jessica Parker
Additional instructions/notes: N/A