Yuma County Sheriff Wilmot visits U.S. Capitol to discuss border security

Yuma County Sheriff Leon Wilmot attended a hearing open to law enforcement in Washington D.C. on Tuesday.

President Trump’s goal was to hear from those serving southern border cities. Wilmot shares his experience as a guest at the United States Capitol. He said the primary focus of the hearing was to discuss national security concerns and to examine the steps the National Homeland Security Committee want to take in order to ensure a secure border. “Sheriff’s across the United States are pleased,” Wilmot said. “They have the impression that the President of the United States has the best interest in protecting the citizens of the United States as his priority and that to us is a positive step forward.” While Sheriff Wilmot agrees with the President’s direction, he said the purpose of Tuesday’s hearing was to bridge a gap between local law enforcement and the U.S. government. “What they need to concentrate on,” Wilmot said. “The need to partner with each and every local law enforcement because we know what’s best for our communities and they need to also sit down with all those that have ownership in those communities so that they understand the impacts of what’s going on.” The Sheriff said he also wants to bridge another gap that has developed in recent months – The one between law enforcement and the community. “As law enforcement we’e seen a lot of protests across the United States,” Wilmot said. “What we need to remind everybody of is the fact that we in law enforcement don’t make the laws whether they are federal, state, local or county. Those laws are made by our law makers and our Capitol in Washington D.C.” Overall, Sheriff Wilmot said working with the Secretary of Homeland Security established an open dialogue between White House officials and local communities.