The Utah County Commission voted 3–0 on Wednesday to enter three 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expanding the sheriff’s authority to share data, execute administrative warrants and take part in ICE-led task forces. The pacts — an Interconnection Security Agreement, a Warrant Service Officer Program and a Task Force Model — allow selected deputies to receive federal training and limited immigration-enforcement powers while on duty. Sheriff Mike Smith said the arrangements will focus on identifying non-citizens who commit crimes in the county jail, describing the move as a way to "inject Utah County values" into enforcement decisions and improve public safety. He added that the county could terminate the agreements if they prove problematic and that most costs will be covered by ICE or absorbed through existing staff training. The five-hour meeting drew more than 100 residents, all of whom spoke against the plan, citing fears of family separations, racial profiling and erosion of trust in local law enforcement. Commissioners Amelia Powers Gardner and Skylar Beltran acknowledged the concerns but maintained that closer cooperation with federal authorities will streamline current practices and help remove serious offenders. Implementation will begin after deputies complete federal training, with no immediate changes to policing tactics.