ICE will give a course on the work of immigration authorities: how to enroll

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Unit (ERO) is offering the first ERO program at Citizens Academy in Chicago, Illinois, scheduled to begin September 15th. This is reported on ICE official website.

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The goal of the program is to educate participants about how and why ICE carries out its mission. Modeled after other law enforcement academies, including ICE's Homeland Security Institute, the FBI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and local police departments, the ERO program plans to directly engage and educate the public through the academy.

“The Academy is a natural progression from the outreach work we have already been doing with our community,” said ERO Chicago Field Office Director Robert Guadian. “This is an opportunity for the community to get to know our employees, understand our mission and see first and foremost how the agency enforces the federal immigration laws enacted by Congress.”

During an interactive program, held once a week for six weeks, participants will communicate directly with ERO staff and learn about ICE policies and procedures. The Civic Academy also provides ICE with an opportunity to hear from participants, understand their perspectives and debunk myths.

The curriculum will include classroom instruction, visiting an immigration detention center, learning more about the health care ICE provides to those in its care, and exploring ICE's role in promoting dignity, respect and due process in a immigration from start to finish.

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ICE invites interested participants from a variety of stakeholders, such as community groups, state and local elected leaders, congressional officials, consular officials, and business and religious leaders.

Limited number of seats. Participants must commit to completing the entire course and passing a background check. Interested candidates should send a letter to: [email protected]. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, July 30th.

ERO Chicago works closely with the Department of Homeland Security and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as with other federal, state and local agencies to ensure personal health and safety during training. Participants will be provided with personal protective equipment and are expected to adhere to the principles of social distancing.

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