Washoe County jail takes part in program to let it identify illegal aliens with fingerprints
July 16, 2010
RENO (AP) The Washoe County jail in Reno has become the first in Nevada to participate in a federal program allowing jailers to use fingerprints to establish the immigration status and criminal history of inmates.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say the jail began using the agencys Secure Communities program this week.
Las Vegas is expected to follow in 2013.
Washoe County jail takes part in program to let it identify illegal aliens with fingerprints | rgj.com | The Reno Gazette-Journal
July 16, 2010
RENO (AP) The Washoe County jail in Reno has become the first in Nevada to participate in a federal program allowing jailers to use fingerprints to establish the immigration status and criminal history of inmates.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials say the jail began using the agencys Secure Communities program this week.
Las Vegas is expected to follow in 2013.
Washoe County jail takes part in program to let it identify illegal aliens with fingerprints | rgj.com | The Reno Gazette-Journal