The Department of Homeland Security is rapidly scaling up the number of deportation officers, raising concerns that it will sacrifice proper screening and training of applicants.
Documents given to Congress appear to show courses involving use-of-force were eliminated from ICE officer training.
Officers can choose from hundreds of simulated situations, including traffic stops, armed robberies, and other real-world ...
A former instructor for Immigration and Customs Enforcement told congressional Democrats the agency has cut “vital classes” from mandatory training for recruits.
Former ICE lawyer Ryan Schwank testified that the agency's training for new deportation officers is severely lacking, raising ...
A former ICE lawyer testified that the agency's training for deportation officers is severely lacking, prompting concerns over officer conduct amid rising scrutiny.