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How does someone become a deputy sheriff or sheriff? I'm looking all over the internet, but I can't find a clear answer to this question. I'm a junior in college majoring in Public Affairs and minoring in Government/International Politics, but I am very interested in becoming a sheriff. I'd finish my degree first before actually pursuing this goal, should it be the one I choose. Anyway, how does someone become a sheriff? Also, does deputy sheriff have to come first, and how long before you can become a sheriff? Thanks!

What happens when the sheriff comes to your house to collect on a judgment? My friend keeps ignoring a judgment he was issued last year for a court case he lost. The sheriff is schedule to come to his house in a few days and they have the right to take his car. What will happen when the sheriff comes? If he is not home; can they just come in? If he is home; can he refuse to let them in?

How long for a sheriff to serve lawsuit notice? I filed a small claims suit yesterday in California. Requested for a sheriff to deliver the notice to the defendant, the court date is for September 26. When do you think the sheriff will make the first delivery attempt?

Is it normal for the sheriff of your town to become a millionaire? The current sheriff as well as the last sheriff are both millionaires, is that normal. The last sheriff owned a chain of pawn stores, a man who can legally confiscate other peoples stuff, owns a store that sells other peoples stuff, hmmm. If there is something crooked going on, can anything be done. Now the last sheriff has his nephew running for the job, thanks but no thanks.

Has sheriff badge sign got the same meaning as the star of the david? I have the t-shirt with sheriff badge. Now, I'm contemplating about the meaning.

How can I find out what department a specific sheriff works for? I need to find out where a sheriff works so I can contact his department. Is there a database that lists all sheriffs?

Do sheriff departments in Border States have any jurisdiction in the arrest of illegal immigrants? I live in Arizona, and Maricopa County Sheriff Arpio or however you spell it is cracking down on Illegal immigrants. I don't think this is right because he is a sheriff, not a immigration officer. My dad is border patrol and thats his job, not a sheriff that has enough trouble handling crimes in his county. And the dude likes men in pink underwear, there has got to be something wrong with that. I don't want youtube videos, i want your opinions

What's the difference between the sheriff's office and police in a jurisdiction with both? In jurisdictions with both a sheriff's department and a police department, what is the division of responsibilities or job description of the two agencies? Why are there two, instead of just one?

Police: What's the difference between the Sheriff's Department and the Police Department? I live in a county in Maryland where we have the Sheriff's Deparment and the Police Department. Do these two organizations serve different functions? In Anne Arundel County in Maryland, they have the Sheriff's Department and the County Police. I just wonder what they do differently.

How can I file a complaint or seek damages from a Sheriff's department? I am being adversely affected by people and the Sheriff is permitting it. According to the specific situation, I am not permitted to fight back yet the sheriff does not control it, which he is supposed to do. Do I need to grab a lawyer, I am so fed up that I am willing to take it to that length.

What are each of the steps of conducting a sheriff's sale on a home that has been foreclosed? What has to be done? And after the sale, how does the buyer of the sheriff's sale get the people to move?

What is the difference between city police and the sheriff? We have a sheriff sub-station in the neighborhood. How does their job differ from the city police? Ooops. I didn't realize that it varied from state to state. I live in Louisiana.

Can a Los Angeles Sheriff on motorcyle give tickets in highway violators? I was given a ticket for crossing a double yellow line in HOV lane on 105 freeway along with 3 other cars. He was waiting about half mile down the road when he flagged us to stop to side of the freeway and was given tickets. However, he's a Los Angeles Sheriff on motorcyle. Is he allowed to give tickets on highways and flag down a group of motorists all together to write up tickets? How can I get out of this?

How dumb is that sheriff from South Carolina trying to charge Michael Phelps? Retard thinks he can charge a record holding gold medal Olympian for smoking marijuana when in the picture there is no marijuana! Only paraphernalia. And has this sheriff ever seen the show Intervention. People use on that show in front of the whole world to see, on FILM.

How does it work if you would like to purchase a sheriff sale homes? I heard that sheriff sales that those houses are a good deal but i don't know who to contact about that

What difference is there between Sheriff and Mayor of a city? I want to know the meaning, duty and difference of Sheriff, Mayor and Coroner.

How does a real estate sheriff sale work and what are my chances of actually winning a bid? I have seen a piece of property nearby that I would like to bid on in an upcoming sheriff sale but I need to get educated on just what to expect and what type of competition will I see once I get there

Is it considered harassment if a sheriff follows you half way to a store after giving you a bs traffic ticket? I got a bogus traffic ticket from a local sheriff stating that I moved into a lane unsafely while trying to get to a left turn only lane. There was no oncoming traffic at the time.

Who to contact or how to lodge a complaint about an elected sheriff in a small town? Obviously, I can't do this in this town but I have names, dates and proof of wrongdoing. This sheriff knows I know what I know and my family and I are being harrassed by the police and even railroaded ino false charges. I acually fear for my safety or my freedom

What does it mean when your new house was inspected by the sheriff? I recently moved into a new home that I am renting and it had a sign in the window that said that it had been inspected by the sheriff. Does this mean there was a crime committed in my house?

What is the difference in a Sheriff Deputy and a regular police officer? is a sheriff deputy a dangerous job for a woman?

Who would you turn a local Sheriff in to for beating his fiancee? One of my very close friends is getting beat by her fiancee but he is a local Sheriff and I dont know what to do for her. He is forcing her to be engaged and she don't want to be with him. Who could I turn him to in order to get him busted and hopefully taken to jail?

What is the difference between a Sheriff and a Police Chief? Why are Sheriff's 'elected' and Police Chiefs are 'appointed'?

What is the difference between a Sheriff and a Policeman? I was at a hockey game and i saw a sheriff and a policeman talking to each other. What is the difference between them? What types of tasks do they perform?

How much less can you pay when buying a home at a sheriff sale? Friends of mine have just been served with papers saying their home will be for sale at the upcoming sheriff sale. They have already moved and I am interested in purchasing the home because it's perfect for me and in a perfect location, plus I know the only previous owners! They owed $137,000 on the home. How much less will the home actually sell for at the sale typically?

How late can I get served papers from a sheriff? I live in Iowa. I know that I have some papers coming my way from the sheriff. (eviction papers) Is there a certain time that he has to stop coming over? And is it only one sheriff that gets my case, or can it be passed on to the next person that is working?

What does it mean when a mortgage company buys a home in a sheriff real estate sale? I was reviewing the local sheriff real estate sale results and noticed that several houses were bought by mortgage companies. Don't they want to get rid of these houses? Why are they buying them?

How do you find properties on the sheriff's sale list that you get from the county building? Im new to this and I went to the county building to get a sheriff's sale list and I dont know how to find the properties because it does not give you an address. All it says is film code # official public records. If anyone knows how to go about getting the addresses for these properties, please help. Thank you!

How can someone gain access to the sheriff arrest records of 2009? I'm interested in using the records of our county sheriff in order to find out if there is any deviance within the office. Are there particular criteria that need to be met in order for a request to go through and not be denied?

Last minute tips for interview with the Sheriff's department? All the waiting's paid off lol I got a call today for an interview with the Sheriff's department. If I pass the interview, I do the psychological, physical, and drug testing afterward and will receive a job offer so I really want to look and do my best. Any and all tips would be great. Thanks, My interview is Tuesday.

What characteristics make for the best possible Sheriff candidate? There are a couple candidates that are running for sheriff in my county. I'm just curious from others... what makes a good candidate in your eyes?

How do you become a cop or sheriff? How do you become a cop/sheriff? How do cops/sheriffs choose their firearms. Do cops become(promot) sheriffs?

Is there really less job security for Sheriffs Offices compared to Police departments and Sheriff Department? I'm aware, there is a diff. between sheriffs office and sheriffs department. Now, is it true that a newly appointed Sheriff can fire any deputy at will? Is it true that Police Departments and Sheriff Departments are more secure in terms of keeping your job than Sheriffs Offices? Thank you!

What do you have to watch out for when buying a house from a sheriff's sale? We are looking to buy a home from an upcoming sheriff's sale, but we don't have any experience with it. If you have any experience with this, has it worked for you? What should we be cautious of?

Can a sheriff give a summons to a 15 years old teenager for his mother? A friend of mine mom wasn't home and the sheriff gave him the summon for his mom? Is this legal? If the person isn't there what can the court do with the case if it was dealing with credit card company? This is in St. Louis, Mo.

How can we get free equipment for our sheriff's department? I work for a small sheriff's office in a county which, for the most part, works off of a very limited budget. I've read in several articles between newspapers, magazines, and internet posts about free equipment made available to police agencies. This has included aged military equipment from the government, all the way to philanthropist groups donating vests. If anyone knows of links or contact information to any of these organizations, it would prove to be a great resource to our office. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Can credit bureaus report late payments after a sheriff sale? I had a foreclosure back in 1/07. My credit report shows the foreclosure; however, is reporting late payment after the sheriff sale. It shows the final date of 11/07. Is there anything I can do?

Can The sheriff able to towed a car without any warrant or notify the owner? My car park in my parking space in my appartment legally, The Towing company did not even give any reciept that they had my car. I call the sheriff station they cant able to answer my question why they towed mjy car?

Will a county sheriff serve me a summons for a civil suit filed by a collection agency? Will a county sheriff serve me a summons for a civil suit filed by a collection agency? I thought they could only serve criminal warrants?

How long is the process for becoming a deputy sheriff in Santa Clara County? How long is the process for becoming a deputy sheriff in Santa Clara County?

What is the difference between a sheriff and a deputy? I was listening to "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley and he sings about how he shot the sheriff but didn't shoot the deputy.

How long does it take from the time you get a foreclosure notice to the sheriff is kicking you out? I know someone who like many americans is out of work and behind on their mortgage. They got a notice from Wachovia that they are starting the proceedings for foreclosure. If they don't get a job and make money they will be forced to live with relatives however how long do they have? Some say a year or two. I thought it was only a matter of months before the bank sends the sheriff to kick you out.

What can i do if a sheriff hit me in the rear on freeway in Arizona? I had a rear blow out. I began to yields with flashers and hand jestures, then merge over 2 lanes to exit the freeway. All other vehicles yielded to my trouble but a sheriff ran into my back end then a women het her back end. I wasnt cited, but got ticket for driving under suspended license. Should I have filled out a police report? Isnt it the sheriffs fault for hitting me? Should I get a lawyer?

Is it safe to buy a house at a sheriff sale? I'm considering buying a small house at a sheriff's sale, but I'm not allowed to inspect the inside. I would be a potentially great investment.

Why does the Texas Sheriff have to tell the Citizens of Texas to be well Armed? The borders have got ton so dangerous with drug cartels that the Southern Texas Sheriff is telling the citizens to make sure they are well armed. With over 13,000 people murdered in the past year and 1/2 in and around the borders its greatly spilling over into America. The feds don't help so now its up to the reg. Citizens to defend themselves! WOW! I guess the Fed govt doesn't want to protect us anymore , they just want our money!

How would I go about finding someone to finance a sheriff sale property? How would I go about finding someone to finance a sheriff sale property?

Who is the author of the mystery series about a western sheriff that had a heart attack? I think the books were written in the 1980's. The sheriff was overweight, had a heart attack and was injured in one book.

How many times will a sheriff try to deliver forclosure papers? Our attorney advised us NOT to answer the door when the sheriff comes to deliver the foreclosure papers, we are in the process of applying for a modification, our lawyer said they will after a while just send it through the mail , i guess it delays the process, they have already been by the house 3 times i dont know how much longer I can avoid them and if it is really going to make that much difference?

Can the local sheriff withhold mail and medical care if you are in lockup? My son is in jail for a DUI. He hurt his back doing work for the county. The sheriff has not taken him to the doctor for treatment. He is in a great deal of pain. The sheriff is also withholding most of my son's mail. Is this legal?

How much does a police officer/sheriff get paid? I am thinking about being sheriff and I was wondering if anyone knows what they make for a fact. I make about 28k a year now doing practically nothing, but I am looking for something more exciting. And I would like a little more money. Does anyone know for sure?

To satisfy a judgment will the sheriff come to my house and take my wife and childrens belongings? I may have a judgment against me. If that happens, will the sheriff just empty my home and take everything, even if it doesn't belong to me?

What are the laws for a sheriff sale for credit card debit? I got a notice for a debt which was not mine and even got off my credit report about a year ago, but now I guess someone bought the debt and told me if I don't pay then they'll sheriff sale all my stuff. It wasn't my debt to begin with and finially got it fixed now this. But what can they really sale? I thought they could only sell houses and cars, big cash value stuff, unless of course I was arrested or died. But for credit cards what can they sell? The company told me they could sell everything including my kids toys and the clothes off our backs, even our pictures on the wall of our kids. Is this true or is this just a scare tatic? They also told me it doesn't matter that I had this debt fixed, that they want they're money. How could they do this? What are the laws?

How can an elected Sheriff be sued for enforcing US law? I can't believe anyone could even consider attempting to sue Sheriff Arpaio an elected position for enforcing US law. What is wrong here? Is this administration so desperate for votes that they need to get more votes from illegal immigrants? Support Sheriff JOE!

when a tenant is evited by the sheriff what is the next step? my tenant are being evicted because of non-payment going on two months. I went to the court house and file eviction notice to be serve today. after the sheriff serve papers. what;s the next step? Do I just wait to hear from the court?

How is it that a couple, whose home has been put up for sheriff sale twice, still live in the house? I accidentally found out (on a Google search!) that this couple I know had their house listed on sheriff sale twice in the past. I know they still live there and was wondering what exactly happened then? How were they able to save their home?

How would I find out if a Deputy Sheriff has been reprimanded? I saw a Deputy Sheriff throw an older woman on the ground, frisk and handcuff her. I found out his name but have no clue how to know if this Deputy has been reprimanded for this before? I could not STAND to watch him throw this very small woman to the ground. She was not resisting at all!

Can someone please explain to me why Rambo walked back into town after the sheriff dropped him off? I am watching First Blood, (for the first time), and I don't understand why he insisted on heading back into town. This is the basis of the whole movie? He pissed off the sheriff by walking back towards town?

If the Sheriff takes physical evidence from someone reporting a crime, what is he supposed to do with it? My neighbor called the Sheriff and told him that she had been stalked. She gave him the name of the person she said stalked her and filed a report. She told the Deputy that this person left personal items (pictures, etc.) on her driveway and turned them in as evidence. My question is "Isn't the Sheriff supposed to notify the person charged with this crime and tell them that their belongings are at the Sheriff's Department? I KNOW this person and I am sure she has not been contacted.

Does anyone know where I can find a retired Sheriff Deputy or Police Officer to hired as a tutor? Does anyone know where I can find a retired Sheriff Deputy or Police Officer. He or She does not necessary need to be retired, but what I am looking for is a personnel tutor. I would like a tutor to train me prior to entering the academy. I would like to be well prepared!

Do the 6 months you have to vacate a property after foreclosure start from the Sheriff's Sale Date? Our house went to sheriff's sale on December 21. Does the 6 months start from there or when we get a notice? It is called the Redemption Period. You get six months but they can go to court and reduce it to 30 days if the property is abandoned.

Who is above the Sheriff that I can make a complaint to? There is a small town sheriff that I need to make a complaint about or at least write to someone about concerning him. I can't seem to find anything out. Can you please help.

I want to become a sheriff deputy but i want know how long will it take in california? I'm a graduate of high school . But i went to college for Medical Assistant i graduated already will that affect me in becoming a sheriff deputy.

Should I work on becoming a city police officer or county sheriff/ state trooper? I really want to stay in a major city that's not to big, a city about the size of Tulsa, Albuquerque, Kansas City and other cities of that size. I also would like to know how county sheriff or state troopers operate in medium/large cities. So any ideas on what I should do? Thanks

can a collection agency send a sheriff to search my home for assets ? "We are in the process of searching for assets to satisfy the judgement against you. Once these assets are located, it may become necessary to send the judgement to a sheriff for execution against said assets, unless we can make a satisfactory arrangement to resolve this matter." if they send a sheriff can they search my house ? do i have to let them in ? thanks much in advance .

How long does a tenant have to move if the house was already sold at a sheriff auction? I live in a house i was renting. It was foreclosed on and now someone else bought it at the sheriff auction. How long do I have to move before I get locked out?

Can i offer to buy a house before a sheriff sale? A house that i like is going up for sheriff sale in two weeks. Can i try to buy the house from the bank or current owners before the sale? Who actually has ownership of the house in this situation? Is this even possible?

What are the reasons that a Deputy Sheriff can be put on leave of absence without pay? What are the reasons that a Deputy Sheriff can be put on leave of absence without pay? Do these vary by state or county? How about in Ohio? Are they for serious or criminal offenses? What does it mean by ‘sheriff commission was cancelled’ or ‘oath of office has been cancelled’? Could they be called back to duty afterwards? Thank you!

what is the difference between a police officer and a sheriff? since i was 4 years old iv wanted to be a police officer and im now 13, but now most people are recomending that i should become a sheriff because they have more power and get paid more. i want to know what their duties are.

What are the best/safest CA cities to be a sheriff or police officer in? My 27 year old husband (ex-Naval Officer) is interested in being a police officer or sheriff in the San Diego/Orange County/ San Bernardino areas. Can anyone tell me which of these would be the safest counties/cities to work in? Any other advice on being a police officer would be helpful. Thank you!

What type of questions do the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department ask on the Polygraph test? Wha ttype of questions do the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department ask on the Polygraph test portion of the Hiring Process? And How long does the background check process take?

Where can I get help to save my home from sheriff's sale due to foreclosure? My husband became disabled nov. 2006. I work 2 jobs to make ends meet, but have not been able to make mortgage payments. Sheriff sale is set for Jan. 29 2008. Can anyone help me? Please! All I want for x-mas is to save my home.

What is is the proper procedure to follow if you know that the local sheriff's dept is on drugs? I can't provide physical evidence that the deputies are on drugs, but from talking to other people, they have seen, in particular, a sheriff's deputy joining in on an underage drinking/drug party. If I voice my suspicions to the sheriff, he has to report to the local union who will deny the whole issue and nothing is solved. It is a viscious circle and I don't know how to break the ring.

How do I get a Sheriff help me collect a judgement? How do I go about getting a sheriff to help me collect a judgement? The guy I got judgement against has past of not paying bills and has no bank account. So the only way to collect I see is seizing property of his like his vintage mustang and a truck. What forms should I fill out?

How can I learn to be a county sheriff in one day? My idiot brother jokingly wrote me in on the ballot as County Sheriff of our fairly desolate county and it turns out I got the most votes and won. I have never even fired a damned handgun. I know nothing about the law or about managing a sheriff's department.

What is your opinion of Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio? Rapper DMX is loudly complaining about his pink underwear. He is in jail for animal cruelty, drugs, and fraud and seems to be a repeat offender. I would personally like to see more like Sheriff Joe. What do you think of his methods?

What is the process of a sheriff sale? I m attending a sheriff sale to view foreclosure properties and I would like to know what to expect.

How is the bidding and payment done for a Sheriff Sale? If a sheriff sale listing says "Sheriff to collect $150,000" does that means the bidding starts there, ends there, or neither? Also, if you win the bid and pay the downpayment, when is the remaining balance owed? Is it owed by the end of the day or week, etc.? Are there lenders present at the courthouse?

In CA when someone gets evicted from their house by the bank and sheriff.Can u get your belongings out? The bank and sheriff said we can't go inside the house or else we will be arrested. How can we get our stuff out? By filing bankrupcty chapter 7, can it delay my eviction? I'm talking about a house not an apartment that the bank now owns. I lost the house because I wasn't able to pay for the mortgage.

Why is it taking so long for Sheriff to lock tenant out? I paid the Scotland county clerk of court for Sheriff to execute eviction on Nov. 4th, 2008. They haven't carried out the lock out yet. Does it usually take this long?

Can the sheriff seize my car with a writ of execution even though its not paid for? I just recieved a writ of execution and the sheriff seized my car, which I do not own, its financed still. I tried to work something out with the collection agency and they just kept telling me to call back in a week. Can they legally take my car even though it is not paid for?

How to contact a offender who is in custody since one month at Etowah County Sheriff's Office? i live in india,my husband who is a illegal alien ,who married a citizen for citizenship,was caught by the immigration departmant.he is in custody at Etowah County Sheriff's Office.how can i contact him,by phone or letters.please help.will they allow me to speak to him or write to him .

What's the difference between a sheriff and chief of police? What is a sheriff? What is a chief of police? What are the difference between them?

How come some cities r protected by their own police and others by the county sheriff.? Chicago is protected by the Chicago Police Department and Seattle is protected by the King County Sheriff.

In Calif. Can a sheriff question a minor about an older adult sibling's whereabouts without an adult present? In California, can a sheriff with a warrant question a minor sibling about an adult sibling without a parent around? My son does not live with us for some time, but uses our home address occasionally for mail purposes.

Does the landlord have to be present for the sheriff to remove me? My landlord is out of town but I was served my Final Eviction today. Will the sheriff's office come without her or will she have to give the ok for them to come in?

Can the city and/or tenants come after me legally after my properties get sold at a sheriff sale? I have 14 apartments in Luzerne County PA. After these properties get sold at a sheriff sale on Oct 5, (I imagine the lender will buy it and try selling it themselves, paying what is still owed plus all the penalties/fees/etc) will the city or tenants be able to sue me for lack of upkeep or utilities not getting paid, or any other problems that should occur? The assumption I'm under is that being I will no longer have any legal interest in the properties, anything that should happen is on the lender at that point. It's in a bad neighborhood so I am also scared of anything involving police matters and want to make sure I am off the hook with everything except any deficiency judgement the lender can come after me for.

How important is your CJBAT Score when you apply for Deputy Sheriff job in South Florida? Is a high score in your test the most important during the hiring process for Deputy Sheriff? or there's anything more important than this score? how does it compare to the oral board interview? Thanks ANDY

Do you need a degree to become a police officer or sheriff? I'm 19 yrs old I want to become a cop or sheriff but I don't know what you need to become one can someone help me out please thank you.

who is the lady on the san joaquin county sheriff patch? I need to find out who is the lady on the san joaquin county sheriff patch and why is she so important.

How do I find the bond number of a judge and sheriff? I need to find the bond number of a local judge and sheriff in order to open a case against their liabilty in a matter.

can you really get a good deal on a home through sheriff's auctions and forclosures that aren't advertised? I've heard about local (not infomercial ads) sheriff's auctions and foreclosures that for some reason aren't regularly advertised. Do you think you can get good deals with these? has anyone heard of this?

How are responsibilities of police chief and sheriff (for the county) differ? Trying to understand what it is a sheriff does - this is in view of local elections. Please explain as concisely as possible. Copy and pastes from wikipedia will not result in best answer. Thanks

what would a sheriff deputy have to do wrong in order to be be reassigned to the police dept? one lieut in sheriff dept was reassigned to the police dept same county in california. why would that happen? what rules(bylaws) have to be broken before that happens? lt chad bianco was reassigned from riverside sheriff dept to the police department after allegedly accepting money, or some form of pay from NBC -for participating in an unwarranted sting investigation,The television show "to catch a predator". in riverside county - the board members didnt approve funding . lt chad bianco was reassigned from riverside sheriff dept to the police department after allegedly accepting money, or some form of pay from NBC -for participating in an unwarranted sting investigation,The television show "to catch a predator". in riverside county - the board members didnt approve funding .

how long can the sheriff wait to serve 72 hour eviction after judge signs order - ny state? i received a judgement against my tenants. the judge signed the 72 hour notice to evict 9 days ago and the sheriff still has not served it- how long by law can they wait ?

I was thinking of buying a foreclosure or sheriff sale property. Does anyone have any advice? I am currently in the state of Pennsylvania and am looking for an investment property either here or in New Jersey. I understand that I would have to put work into most of these properties but I wanted to know if I bid on a property at a sheriff's sale do I have to have all of the money at the time of the sale or can I pay a percentage down and pay a mortgage on the rest? Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!

How do u like Sheriff Joe Arpaio approach to immigration what if every city had this ? A “concentrated crackdown” on illegal immigrants started Friday night in Maricopa County. Sheriff Joe Arpaio announced he’s dispatched more than 200 deputies and posse members to saturate valley cities and roadways known to be corridors for human smuggling. East Valley hot spots include Bush Highway, U.S. Highway 60 and “any major highway,” said deputy chief Brian Sands. Arpaio said he’s also opening a hotline for tipsters to report suspected illegal immigrants. Arpaio said the program is comprehensive and controversial, but that it’s constitutional. “We’re not going to go out on a street corner and round up people because they look like they’re from a foreign country,” Arpaio said Friday. He said it’s nothing like Chandler’s infamous 1997 “roundup,” in which police officers swept the city in search of illegal immigrants. He added that no one has complained about racial profiling since his deputies began detaining illegal immigrants. Arpaio said his deputies have already arrested and jailed about 614 illegal immigrants on felony charges since the Arizona law against human smuggling passed in March 2006. The deputies’ strategies for the crackdown aren’t necessarily different from those they’ve been using already to target immigrants who have likely employed a human smuggler to help them enter the country. But they’ll have greater resources and more manpower with which to work. Deputies will use SWAT, aviation and electronic surveillance, night vision and high-tech weaponry to target vehicles commonly used to move large numbers of illegal immigrants, Arpaio said. If such a vehicle is stopped for speeding, for example, anyone inside the vehicle who’s determined by deputies to be an illegal immigrant will be arrested and jailed. Arpaio stressed the need for probable cause to arrest a suspect. That means a vehicle must have a fake license plate, be speeding, run a red light, or break some other law before deputies can pull over the vehicle and question its occupants. The crackdown, which has no end date, will utilize 160 deputies and officers who’ve been trained by federal agents to enforce immigration law. Of this group, 15 officers will be devoted strictly to the human smuggling unit funded by the state. To fill the personnel void this unit has created in the ranks, the sheriff said his office is recruiting officers from local and national police agencies to join his office through lateral transfers. To further add to his numbers, the sheriff will deputize 64 federal immigration (ICE) agents on Monday, which will enable them to act as both federal and local law enforcement agents. “We are quickly becoming a full-fledged anti-illegal immigration agency,” Arpaio said. Arpaio also announced a hotline for citizens to call with information or evidence about illegal immigrants. He plans to advertise the hotline by posting its phone number on the sides of sheriff’s trucks. He is unsure off how his office will be able to use the tips provided. “It’s an intelligence gathering tool,” Arpaio said. The hotline number is: (602) 876-4154. So all of Graham’s, McCain’s, Kennedy’s, Lott’s, Specter’s, Bush’s, Chertoff’s, Tony Snow’s ‘we need new laws; the old ones don’t work’, is a load of PR crap. Well! We really already knew that.