A California town has an agreement that gives a private prison company law enforcement duties at ICE detention centers, raising concerns about accountability. - The McFarland Police Department does not respond to calls at two GEO Group-run ICE facilities.
- A 2024 agreement allows GEO staff to detain suspects and investigate sexual abuse allegations. - Attorneys and former detainees report unreported assaults and lack of police involvement.
- Critics say private companies have financial incentives to downplay problems. The arrangement has no clear legal basis, and local officials have not commented.