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Trenton Today
By the People, for the People
Grundy County Sheriff Applies for ICE Program Funding
Participation could provide equipment and training funds, but would not significantly alter law enforcement operations.
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Grundy County Sheriff's Office in Missouri has applied to participate in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 287(g) program, which provides funding and training for local law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities. Sheriff Rodney Herring says the primary motivation is the financial incentives, including up to $100,000 for equipment and $7,500 per deputy. However, he emphasizes that participation would not involve immigration raids or routine immigration status checks, but rather allow deputies to expedite procedures when encountering individuals with existing ICE detainers.
Why it matters
The 287(g) program has been controversial, with critics arguing it can lead to racial profiling and erode trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities. Grundy County's application highlights the financial pressures facing rural law enforcement agencies and the potential trade-offs they face in deciding whether to partner with federal immigration authorities.
The details
Sheriff Herring says participation in the 287(g) program would be limited to the enforcement phase, which would allow deputies to more quickly process individuals with existing ICE detainers. He does not anticipate such situations occurring frequently in the county. Herring also stated the program would not affect law enforcement operations in the City of Trenton.
- The Grundy County Sheriff's Office applied to the 287(g) program in January 2026.
- It remains unclear when the sheriff's office will receive a decision on the application.
The players
Rodney Herring
The sheriff of Grundy County, Missouri, who applied for the 287(g) program to access funding and training for his department.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
The federal agency that administers the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to assist with immigration enforcement.
What they’re saying
“Participation would allow the sheriff's office to move more quickly through the process when federal authorities are notified to take custody.”
— Rodney Herring, Sheriff (KTTN News)
“Participation would not involve deputies conducting immigration raids or routinely checking immigration status.”
— Rodney Herring, Sheriff (KTTN News)
What’s next
The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is waiting to hear whether its application to the 287(g) program has been approved. If approved, deputies would receive extensive training and limited access credentials to assist federal immigration authorities in specific circumstances.
The takeaway
The Grundy County Sheriff's Office's application to the controversial 287(g) program highlights the financial pressures facing rural law enforcement agencies and the difficult choices they face in deciding whether to partner with federal immigration authorities, even in a limited capacity.
