Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell appointed to state immigration council 

 

 

Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell appointed to state immigration council

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (February 17, 2025) —Today, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced the appointment of Duval County Sheriff T.K. Waters and Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell to the State Immigration Enforcement Council. These appointments reinforce Florida’s commitment to law and order, ensuring that local law enforcement plays a pivotal role in safeguarding communities from the illegal immigration crisis.

“Sheriff Waters and Sheriff Prummell are dedicated law enforcement leaders who have consistently demonstrated their commitment to public safety,” said Speaker Perez. “Their extensive experience and leadership will be invaluable as Florida continues to take strong, decisive action to enforce immigration laws and protect our citizens.”

Sheriff Waters has served for over 30 years in law enforcement and has held key investigative and leadership roles before being elected Sheriff in 2022. He has been instrumental in community-based crime reduction, focusing on violent criminals and gangs for prosecution while building trust through robust community outreach and engagement.

“The devastating impacts of illegal immigration can be seen here in Jacksonville and across our state. In 2024, our officers seized nearly 15 kilograms of fentanyl, enough to kill over 2 million Americas, and in the last four years, JSO officers have responded to 970 fentanyl deaths,” said Sheriff T.K. Waters “I am honored by Speaker Perez’s confidence in me and eager to get to work ensuring Florida provides President Trump the support he needs as he continues to secure our borders and restore safety and security for the American people.”

Sheriff Prummell, a 29-year veteran in law enforcement, was first elected Charlotte County Sheriff in 2012 and currently serves as President of the Florida Sheriffs Association. A graduate of the FBI National Academy, he emphasizes intelligence-led policing and his experience dealing with public safety challenges makes him a strong asset to the council.

“Throughout my career, I’ve seen firsthand the impact that strong law enforcement involvement can have on public safety,” said Sheriff Bill Prummell. “I’m honored to join the State Immigration Enforcement Council to help ensure that Florida’s immigration laws are enforced, rule of law is upheld and communities are protected.”

The State Immigration Enforcement Council was established under Senate Bill 2C and recently signed into law by Governor DeSantis. The Council is tasked with assisting the State Board of Immigration Enforcement, comprised of the Governor and Cabinet, by providing insight regarding the enforcement of the federal immigration law. The Council’s responsibilities include:

• Advising the Board on the efforts of local law enforcement agencies.
• Requesting guidance from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for training opportunities and strategies to further federal 287(g) program participation.
• Provide recommendations on financial resources necessary to aid local law enforcement agencies.
• Provide recommendations to enhance information sharing.
• Provide recommendations on strategies to increase the number of available detention beds for use by ICE.

The Council is comprised of eight members, including four police chiefs appointed by the Governor, Commission of Agriculture, Chief Financial Officer and Attorney General and four sheriffs, with the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House each appointing two sheriffs.

Speaker Perez’s appointments underscore the Florida House’s continued efforts to ensure law enforcement officials have the resources and authority necessary to address illegal immigration’s impact on public safety.