Bill would let sheriff’s office join forces with Border Patrol - Arizona

Sheriffs in all Arizona counties, including Yuma, will have more power to enter into agreements with the U.S. Border Patrol if Gov. Janet Napolitano gives the go-ahead.

The state Senate on Wednesday voted 18-10 to expand the power of county sheriffs to work with Customs and Border Protection as long as the primary purpose is “facilitating inter-agency communication.” The only restriction is that the pact have “no financial impact to the county.”"*

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