Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer recently sat down with Dave Wooten to discuss how his department handles interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), including the sheriff’s office policy regarding undocumented immigrants and arrests.
The conversation comes amid ongoing public interest and debate over how local law enforcement agencies cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Last week, we spoke with Bozeman Police Chief Jim Veltkamp to better understand how the City of Bozeman and the Bozeman Police Department approach ICE-related matters. That interview provided insight into the city’s policies and priorities when it comes to immigration enforcement at the local level.
In this follow-up discussion, Sheriff Springer outlined how the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office operates, clarified misconceptions, and explained the guiding principles behind the department’s policies. He addressed when and how the sheriff’s office communicates with ICE, what role federal authorities play in county law enforcement operations, and how public safety remains the department’s primary focus.
Below is our full interview with Sheriff Dan Springer, where he explains the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office approach to ICE and its policies regarding the arrest and detention of individuals in the county.
Interview with Gallatin Co Sheriff Dan Springer
Interview with Bozeman Police Chief Jim Veltkamp
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