(KNZA)--Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse was one of forty-four sheriffs from 35 different states invited to the White House Wednesday to meet with top administrative personnel from the Executive Branch.   

According to a news release from Morse, the sheriffs briefed Department of Justice, Border Patrol, Immigration and Custom Enforcement leaders and policy advisors on immigration issues within their jurisdictions.  

The sheriffs also met with Vice President Pence and President Trump.  

Morse is a member of the National Sheriff’s Association Immigration and Border Security Committee.

He says public funds were not used for the trip.