Bet Arpaio ignores the request

Mesa police would like to be informed next time Sheriff Joe sends a crime sweep into Mesa. Sounds like a reasonable request to me. That's is exactly why it will probably be ignored.

Immigration is a huge problem, but going through the streets with big unannoucned sweeps is not the way to solve this problem. Gascón is right. This is an emotionally charged issue and it does have the potential for violence.

The Mesa PD should be aware when its coming. Law enforcement should be about cooperation and building support. Having Arpaio tromping through this whole thing like a crazy old man just adds emotion and confusion to the mix.

The problem is that people are so fed up with illegal immigration that they welcome anyone who appears to be doing something to fix the problem. He has public perception on his side and as long as he keeps that, he can continue to trample civil rights and cost the county millions of dollars because no one will be able to stand up to him.