ACCESS - Agreements of Cooperation in Communities to Enhance Safety and Security

ICE developed the ACCESS program in response to the widespread interest from local law enforcement agencies who have requested ICE assistance through the 287(g) program. This program cross-designates local officers to enforce immigration law as authorized through section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

The 287g program is only one component under the ICE ACCESS umbrella of services and programs offered for assistance to local law enforcement officers.

ICE agents and officers will meet with agencies requesting ICE ACCESS assistance to assess local needs and to draft appropriate plans of action. Based upon these assessments, ICE and local agencies will determine which type of partnership is most beneficial and sustainable before entering into an official agreement.

Law enforcement agencies interested in reviewing the enforcement programs under the ICE ACCESS program are encouraged to call their local ICE office for more information.

ICE ACCESS Support and Programs

• Immigration Cross-Designation - 287g
• Asset Forfeiture\Equitable Sharing
• Border Enforcement Security Task Forces (BEST)
• Criminal Alien Program (CAP)
• Customs Cross-Designation (Title 19)
• Document and Benefit Fraud Task Forces
• Fugitive Operation Teams (FOTs)
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Center
• Law Enforcement Support Center (LESC)
• Operation Community Shield
• Operation Firewall
• Operation Predator
• Rapid REPAT
• Secure Communities