'They wanted to get rid of the worst of the worst': Why do so many people want to work for ICE?

ICE Recruitment & Workforce - ICE's recruitment fair attracted over 3,000 people, indicating significant interest in joining the agency [3] - The applicant pool was diverse, including African-American and Hispanic individuals, with a predominantly male demographic [4] - Financial incentives, such as $50,000 signing bonuses and $60,000 student loan reductions, were offered to attract candidates [2] - Overtime rates of up to 25% were available, adding to the financial appeal of working for ICE [2] - ICE is rapidly expanding, becoming the largest law enforcement agency in American history at an unprecedented pace [7] - The agency is reportedly lowering its standards while offering high pay, raising concerns about the quality and reliability of its workforce [7][8] - ICE is streamlining its training program, reducing it from 13 weeks to 8 weeks, primarily by eliminating Spanish language instruction [12] Immigration & Enforcement - ICE's rhetoric, emphasizing the removal of the "worst of the worst" immigrants, has been effective in attracting applicants [6] - Some attendees expressed a desire to remove immigrants perceived as violent or harmful [14] - There are concerns that ICE is being transformed into a "Robocop agency" that unfairly targets immigrants [17] - The narrative around immigration is shifting, portraying immigrants as threats rather than individuals seeking opportunities [13][14]