President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, announced that the vetting of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer involved in a deadly shooting in Maine is under internal review. The officer, Army veteran David Brouillette, was involved in the shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a Colombian national.
Internal Review and Changes
Homan stated that the internal affairs section is reviewing the officer’s vetting process. He also mentioned that changes have been made to ICE protocols, including the requirement for body-worn cameras during vehicle stops. Acting ICE Director David Venturella has issued a new directive that at least one body camera must be used during vehicle stops to record the entire event.
The incident has raised concerns about the Department of Homeland Security’s rush to hire and deploy new ICE officers. Questions have been raised about the training and tactics used by ICE officers, particularly in light of recent fatal shootings of immigrants in Maine and Houston.
Lawmakers from both parties have expressed concerns about the incident and the use of force by ICE officers. Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine has pushed for the use of body-worn cameras and ensured funding for the effort.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
