Ivey, Wayne (Sheriff)
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Sheriff Wayne Ivey |
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| Agency | ICE |
| Role | Local Law Enforcement |
| Field Office | Unknown |
| State | Florida |
| Status | Active |
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Overview
Wayne Ivey is the elected Sheriff of Brevard County, Florida. He has served as Sheriff since first being elected in 2012 and was re-elected in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Ivey’s law enforcement career spans over four decades, including work in corrections, patrol, investigations, narcotics, and public integrity. Before his election as Sheriff, he served as Resident Agent-in-Charge for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Education and career
Ivey holds an Associate degree in criminal justice from Brevard Community College and a Bachelor of Science in supervision and management from Daytona State College. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (237th Session). His career background includes service with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, and FDLE. At FDLE he held senior investigative and supervisory roles prior to his election as Sheriff. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Leadership and community engagement
As Sheriff, Ivey has emphasized crime prevention, community outreach, and public safety education. He speaks regularly on topics such as identity theft, domestic violence awareness, crime trends, and personal safety. Ivey also supports community programs aimed at fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and youth. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Immigration enforcement and 287(g)
Brevard County under Sheriff Ivey participates in expanded immigration enforcement partnerships with federal authorities. In 2025, Florida sheriffs — including Ivey — publicly aligned with ICE and state officials in support of enhanced immigration enforcement initiatives across the state. These actions coincide with broader implementation of ICE’s **Section 287(g)** program, which authorizes trained local law enforcement officers to assist federal immigration enforcement efforts under DHS supervision. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Public statements
Ivey has issued public statements criticizing aspects of federal immigration policy and justice system practices and has been featured in media regarding law enforcement responses to repeat offenders and protests. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
References
- Florida Sheriffs Association – Sheriff Wayne Ivey profile. :contentReference[oaicite:5]
- Brevard County Sheriff’s Office command bio. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Florida Today coverage of Florida sheriffs and immigration enforcement. :contentReference[oaicite:7]
- *Immigration and Nationality Act* Section 287(g) explanation. :contentReference[oaicite:8]
- FOX35 Orlando reporting on Sheriff Ivey comments. :contentReference[oaicite:9]