The University of North Florida confirmed on Thursday that two of its police officers have begun online training with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The move comes about four months after the university entered into a federal agreement that allows campus police officers to participate in immigration enforcement activities, which is part of the controversial 287(g) program that has sparked debate among students and faculty about its necessity and potential impact on campus.

The 287(g) program is a partnership between local law enforcement agencies and ICE that allows trained officers to perform certain immigration enforcement duties under ICE supervision.

In a statement sent to News4JAX on the matter, a spokesperson for UNF said:

Two UNF Police Department officers began onlin

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