Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Law and Order / Politics / Woods Sheriff Offers 'Clarification of Recent Reports'
Posted by Jeff Woods on Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Dear Friends,
Late last week, I received an inquiry about one of the many public speaking engagements I have attended over the last two years regarding the 287(g) immigration enforcement program. It was only at that particular time that I learned of views supported by the group I spoke to in November.
In an ongoing effort to educate the community since the program's implementation in 2007, I have spoken to more than 100 organizations regarding 287 (g). The request that came from the Middle Tennessee Council of Conservative Citizens was no different. They made a request to my assistant asking me to speak about our program and it was scheduled. I went to Piccadilly cafeteria, explained the program, answered a few questions of this group of 20, and then left. At no time before, during, or after did I have any idea what views this organization supported. Keep in mind, I was speaking about the Davidson County Sheriff's Office immigration program during this meeting - there was never any discussion of their purpose or mission.
Understand my reputation both professionally and personally as well as the reputation of the DCSO is of the utmost importance and I would never knowingly tarnish that reputation. I have now implemented necessary steps to avoid similar problems in the future. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
I appreciate your support and understanding.
Sincerely,
Daron
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While it's great you are trying to improve illegal immigration, I think it would be prudent to know what groups stand for and what not if you are going to associate yourself with them. You may not view yourself as associating with them simply by speaking at their meeting but it does make it appear that you do to others on the outside looking in. The immigration issue is precarious enough already and those that would try and keep the flow of illegal immigrants at top speed will use any means at their disposal to further their cause. Again I commend you on want to stand up for the laws of this country but I think you should check things out more thoroughly to avoid this type of thing in the future.
