Let me start with a quote from one article;
Arpaio's raids have "created fear in the business community," Romley said, and "no one can question it has not been effective."
Source
So, the infamous "Sherriff Joe" seems to be under fire once again.
Not for pink paint or animal shelters, but for using state funds to fight illegal immigration.
Out of the 6.8 million state funds allocated, Sherriff Joe expected $700,000 this fiscal year, but Romley says he will keep all $1.2 million in state
money for 2011 and spend it on attorneys, legal assistants, and detectives.
Here's what Sherriff Joe has to say;
Arpaio said his raids have been successful in cracking down on illegal immigration.
He said 36 investigations have resulted in 415 arrests, with 277 people facing identity-theft charges. Arpaio said he is disappointed that he no
longer will get state money but said the raids will continue.
"It doesn't matter. We are still going to do our job," Arpaio said. "There will be no change."
I think Sherriff Joe should run against Romley for state Attorny General.
Then he can go after those public servants who abuse office and misuse funds.
Here's some other links
County Attorney Romley takes on Sheriff
Arpaio
Regarding Sherriff Joe fighting a subpoena to surrender financial documents...
(could be another thread)
The Sheriff's Office released a statement from Arpaio saying the agency disagrees with the judge's ruling, but they intend to comply with the
court order.
By willingly handing over the documents, Arpaio also avoids the spectacle of supervisors holding him in contempt.
The county is preparing to hire a policy-compliance consultant to review the information, Deputy County Manager Sandi Wilson said. The board requested
detailed credit-card transactions, work assignments, a list of all detainees or defendants extradited and a list of all bank accounts dating to 2005.
County officials are concerned about some transactions and want to verify that county spending and procurement guidelines are being followed.
Eventually, Wilson said county officials will review credit-card policies of other county departments.
But with a 3,000-person workforce, the Sheriff's Office is the county's largest department, with the most credit cards.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio to surrender
financial documents
Eventually the state will find a way to oust Sherriff Joe, since the county residents seem incined to keep him in office.
