Islip Officials Counter 'Misinformation' About ICE Training at Town Range

“We would like to clarify some misinformation that has been spreading on social media regarding the Town of Islip’s Rifle Range. It has been the practice since at least the early 2000’s, that the Town of Islip has signed agreements to allow the Department of Homeland Security, which Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) falls under, to allow for the use of the Town’s Rifle Range for training purposes. The Town’s Rifle Range is one of the very few such facilities on Long Island and serves a vital role in the training of individuals from law enforcement agencies including but not limited to Nassau County Police, Sheriffs and DA, Fire Island National Seashore, Amtrak, DMV, Suffolk Courts, U.S. Treasury, Farmingdale Police Department and the NYS Park Police.

These partnerships help to ensure the safe use of firearms and proper training. Those attempting to politicize this matter are unnecessarily causing more distrust of our Law Enforcement agencies, especially in communities that are already vulnerable and underreporting crimes. The safety and protection of all of our residents despite race, religion or Country of origin remains our utmost concern.”

– Town of Islip