Kandiyohi County Board discusses 287(g) agreement for first time in public meeting

Kandiyohi County Board discusses 287(g) agreement for first time in public meeting

WILLMAR — The Kandiyohi County Board for the first time in a public meeting discussed an agreement signed last year by Sheriff Eric Tollefson with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Tollefson appeared before the board Tuesday to discuss the 287(g) agreement that he signed in May. The agreement allows for certain duties of federal officers to be delegated to local law enforcement. Under the model of the agreement Tollefson signed — the warrant …