Gwinnett Daily Post
11 September 2008

Grand jury: Crime up by illegals
Group suggests educating immigrants on laws, customs

LAWRENCEVILLE – A grand jury panel said illegal immigrants appear to be committing a “disproportionate number” of crimes in Gwinnett.

In presentments to be published in today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Legal Notices, the panel recommended the county commission and state legislature track the impact of illegal immigration on taxpayers.

“It is the opinion of this grand jury that until the actual impact of illegal immigration is accurately known, rational business decisions to reduce this impact cannot be made,” the presentments read.

The body also asked leaders to study and implement programs to reach out to the county’s foreign-born population to teach them the “laws and customs” of this country.

“This way, law-abiding immigrants may fully understand and participate in the community,” the document reads.

Deputy County Administrator Mike Comer said some outreach programs are under consideration.

“This is not just a job for local government, but it should be done by other groups,” such as the Chamber of Commerce, which reaches out to business owners, Comer said. “It’ll probably be something we develop over time.”

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