Dear Representative,
Today I am writing regarding HB-2641 prohibiting certain law enforcement agencies from hiring certain federal employees. This bill is sponsored by Tara Simmons, Shawn Scott, Kristine Reeves, Natasha Hill, and Nichole Macri. The bill states that no United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and United States Customs and Border Protection (CPB) who was hired on or after January 20, 2025 will be able to be hired as a general authority Washington law enforcement agency or a limited authority Washington law enforcement agency.
I agree that we have seen some disturbing events at the hands of ICE and CBP. But I also agree that they were following orders. I think each person should be held accountable for what they have done. I believe if people serving as ICE and CPB officers can be found innocent of crimes and they can prove that they can fulfill all the standards of the Washington Law Enforcement Agencies they might be applying for and maintain those standards, they should be able to be hired and maintain those positions.
I believe that Washington Law Enforcement Agencies may want to apply their own process for handling candidates that may require more training in order to reach their standard. But I believe that you should vote NO on HB-2641.
Sincerely,
Summer D Clemenson
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