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This bill aims to improve the Shadow Wolves Program, a specialized law enforcement unit within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that primarily operates on tribal lands. The legislation requires the ICE Director to define the program's mission and goals in coordination with tribal governments, particularly the Tohono O'odham Nation, and to conduct a comprehensive staffing assessment to determine the number of special agents needed nationwide. The bill mandates the development of a detailed strategy with measurable objectives for recruiting and retaining law enforcement officers, including a timeline and specific milestones. It also requires the Director to provide detailed information to current Tactical Officers about reclassifying as special agents, covering aspects like pay, training requirements, and potential career changes. Additionally, the bill calls for creating a succession plan to recruit qualified individuals to fill anticipated vacancies and developing criteria for expanding the program to additional tribal lands. The legislation further enables experienced Shadow Wolves to be noncompetitively converted to career appointments in the competitive service after successfully serving three years, and requires the ICE Director to submit a progress report to congressional committees within one year of the act's enactment, detailing implementation efforts and coordination with tribal governments.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/572/all-info