In a follow-up to a recent report, KDWA connected with Dakota County Sheriff Joe Leko for further understanding
if Immigration and Customs Enforcement has impacted the operations of the Sheriff’s Office. During the February 17th Dakota County Board of Commissioners meeting, county manager Heidi Welch presented a report on how the presence of federal agents impacted Dakota County services. District 7 Commissioner Mary Hamann Roland asked Sheriff Leko about the conduct of federal law enforcement.
In the meeting, Sheriff Leko said that the Sheriff’s Office “strives for transparency and trust with our communication.” He mentioned a strained public trust in law enforcement. Sheriff Leko offers this message to the public.
The Dakota County Sheriff’s Office has created an app and launched a podcast—Raising the Bar. This is one way that the Sheriff’s Office is practicing transparency and equipping the public with vital information.
For the full broadcast, listen to the soundbite.