Franklin County's Shannon Oliver is one of three Alabama sheriffs to sign up for a new ICE enforcement program. The program is designed to educate local law enforcement officers in rules and regulations that ICE agents must follow. Once they have completed the course(s), these officers will carry the same weight and responsibility as any other ICE officers in certain areas.
There are several aspects of the program, and Oliver is signed up for two modules: the Task Force and the Warrant Officer programs. According to the Associated Press, Sheriff Oliver did not return a phone call seeking information about the new program.
According to his website, Shannon Oliver is in his third term as Franklin County sheriff. He has 28 years experience in law enforcement.
