SHALIMAR, Fla.- Today, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia awarded nearly $1.4 million to assist with immigration enforcement for Florida law enforcement agencies. The agencies awarded today are the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said, “Florida has led the nation in anti-illegal immigration efforts, and we are second to none when it comes to supporting our law enforcement officers. They are out in our communities every day working with our federal law enforcement partners. My office will continue to stand alongside President Trump and Governor DeSantis in their mission to deport criminal illegal aliens out of our country and state, and keep our communities safe.”
Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden said, “This funding strengthens our ability to arrest and detain criminal illegal aliens. These individuals who seek to cause harm to our citizens do not belong in our state. I am grateful for CFO Ingoglia’s continued dedication to protect our citizens and our deputies from the negative impacts of illegal immigration.”
Franklin County Sheriff AJ Tony Smith said, “Getting to partner with ICE under the 287 (g) agreement means we can continue to protect the citizens in Franklin County from criminal illegal aliens. Thank you, CFO Ingoglia, for reimbursing us with the funding to support our officers and ensure they have the resources they need.”
Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said, “I want to thank CFO Ingoglia for the funding awarded today. My deputies can continue to do their job safely when arresting and deporting criminal illegal aliens because they have the equipment and resources they need to do so.”
Escambia County Sheriff Chip W. Simmons said, “The
illegal immigration crisis has persisted for far too long. I want to applaud the work of President Trump, Governor DeSantis, and CFO Ingoglia to fix this problem and protect our communities from criminal illegal aliens.”
The State Board of Immigration Enforcement awards funding for Florida law enforcement agencies that apply for reimbursement. Under the 287 (g) agreement, state and local law enforcement can partner with ICE to assist with immigration enforcement.
As part of the Florida Cabinet, CFO Ingoglia is a member of the State Board of Immigration Enforcement. Other members include Governor Ron DeSantis, Attorney General James Uthmeier, and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.
Funding awarded to Florida law enforcement agencies by the State Board of Immigration Enforcement today:
- Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office- $103,825
- Franklin County Sheriff’s Office- $48,460.48
- Escambia County Sheriff’s Office- $963,307.85
- Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office- $283,849.73
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