Sheriff: Agreement with Federal Immigration Officials Opens Door to Possible Grant MoneyJuly 29, 2026Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.comLivingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy continues to defend a recent agreement his department signed with federal immigration officials, saying the only difference now is his department is eligible for grant money for things like body cameras, a new mobile command center and other equipment. The agreement put in place earlier this month drew criticism during a recent county board meeting, where dozens spoke against the local sheriff’s office working with ICE. The sheriff said Livingston County has opted for the warrant service officer model, which it has already been using for decades. “They (commissioners) don’t control the sheriff’s office. Murphy said anyone with a complaint or question about the policy can contact him directly the sheriff’s office.