What challenges are law enforcement officials facing due to the current migrant surge at the U.S.-Mexico border?

Sheriff Mark Lamb from Pinal County, Arizona provides firsthand insight into the significant challenges law enforcement faces during the current border crisis. As emergency situations like the one declared in Eagle Pass, Texas become more common, sheriffs and border officials are dealing with unprecedented numbers of both legal and illegal crossings that strain resources and personnel. The concept of "gotaways" - migrants who successfully evade apprehension - represents a particularly complex challenge for border security. These individuals create additional security concerns as they bypass the legal immigration process entirely, making it difficult for authorities to track and manage the situation effectively. The surge directly impacts counties along the border path, forcing local law enforcement to adapt their strategies and allocate resources to address both the humanitarian aspects and security implications of increased migration flows.