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State Approves $2.4M for Immigration Enforcement Equipment
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State law enforcement agencies gear up for immigration enforcement with millions in funding, including equipment like pepper spray, tasers, GPS trackers, and body scanners. The State Board of Immigration Enforcement is set to approve another $2.4 million for ten agencies, with Martin County Sheriffs Office requesting the most at over $738,000. Almost two-thirds of the funds are for equipment, with Martin Countys request covering items like rapid DNA machines, tasers, and tactical gear. Volusia County Corrections is asking for a full body scanner to detect contraband and health concerns among detainees. The Fruitland Park Police Department seeks GPS tracking systems for suspected human smuggling vehicles, while the town of Havana requests over $257,000 for body-worn cameras, tasers, and AI language translators for communication with non-English speaking individuals.
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