Butler County Sheriff's Office

[Public Info Officer]

For Immediate Release… March 2, 2006



Sheriff Jones Sends Message to President Bush


Continuing his strong stance against illegal immigration, Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones has sent a personal plea to President George W. Bush, asking him to secure the nation’s borders, and to assist with speedy deportations. In his letter to President Bush, Sheriff Jones briefly explains his position on illegal immigrants, some of the problems associated with those illegals who commit repeated criminal acts, and how he believes the majority of Butler County residents want action in regard to illegal immigrants.

Jones asks the President to “lead and encourage legislation…that will give local law enforcement the right to arrest persons that are in our country illegally.” The letter ends with the Sheriff stating, “The people of my county are disheartened with the federal government’s lack of security in the border states and the resultant influx of illegal immigrants into the Heartland. Mr. President, please secure our borders and assist in the speedy deportation of those already in our country illegally. Allow them to apply for citizenship in the established procedures instead of instituting the ‘guest worker’ program.”


Prepared by: Det. Monte Mayer
Public Information Officer