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The threat of mass deportations under Donald Trump’s next presidential term is colliding with bipartisan efforts by lawmakers to address the state’s police shortage by recruiting Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Pasco, Wash. resident Victor Manuel Arzate shares his story, and community leaders weigh in on why investing in DACA recipients and a network of regional training academies will boost public safety.

Guests:

Monica Alexander, Executive Director, WA Criminal Justice Training Commission

Victor Manuel Arzate, DACA Recipient

Blanche Barajas, Pasco City Council

Senator John Lovich, D-44th District

Dave Miller, Director of Training, WA Criminal Justice Training Commission

Steve Strachan, Executive Director, WA Association of Sheriffs & Police Chiefs