Shadow Wolves Program Enhancement: Staffing, Recruitment, and Career Status Changes.
This Act aims to boost the effectiveness of the federal Shadow Wolves Program, which enforces law on tribal lands, often near the border. It mandates new requirements for determining staffing needs and recruitment strategies for special agents, while also facilitating the conversion of current officers to permanent federal career status after three years of service. These changes are intended to enhance border security and strengthen cooperation with tribal governments.
Key points
Strengthening and potential expansion of the Shadow Wolves Program (an ICE unit) operating on tribal lands, including the Tohono O'odham Nation.
Facilitating the career path for Shadow Wolves officers: they can achieve permanent federal career status after 3 years of service.
Requirement for the ICE Director to develop a detailed strategy for recruitment, retention, and succession planning for the program's special agents.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4676
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-07-11