Patrols increased near Adelanto ICE processing center – NBC Los Angeles

After a gunman opened fire at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Dallas field office, killing one detainee and injuring two others, Southern California authorities Wednesday took additional safety measures to protect those at the Adelanto ICE facility.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said it’s increased patrols in the areas surrounding the GEO Adelanto ICE Processing Center as it monitors potential threats in partnership with federal officials.

As of Wednesday afternoon, there was no direct threat to the public or the San Bernardino County facility, according to the sheriff’s department.

“With all the violence happening across the country, your deputies remain vigilant,” Sheriff Shannon Dicus said in a statement. “If you see something, say something, even threats on social media. We will respond in a significant manner to any extremist activity in this county.”

Although the Adelanto facility helps the Department of Homeland Security process undocumented immigrants, it is privately owned and operated by GEO Group, contracted to provide custody services.

The sheriff’s department said its deputies are not assigned to immigration-related operations and to the Adelanto facility. But because the center is located in the city of Adelanto within San Bernardino County, about 9 miles northwest of Victorville, the department said it  provides law enforcement services in the area.

The Adelanto facility has faced numerous allegations of human rights violations over unsanitary conditions. Those who were previously detained at the center and federal lawmakers who visited the facility have said inmates were not provided adequate medical and mental health care while detainees are not given clean clothes, towels or bathrooms.