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Law enforcement leaders propose guidelines to restore trust amid immigration operations
The chiefs’ group said broad immigration operations can hurt officer safety and public trust, and called for a focus on violent criminals.
- On Tuesday, the International Association of Chiefs of Police released "shared principles" urging the White House to coordinate immigration enforcement with local police following Alex Pretti's death in Minneapolis.
- Police say community trust was frayed after being pulled into Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations; chiefs criticize federal agencies for conducting operations in their cities without prior communication with local officials.
- The working group argues that broad, statistic-driven enforcement diverts resources and undermines legitimacy, advocating for violent criminal focus while calling for the federal government to tone down "harmful and overly political rhetoric."
- A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson defended current practices, stating partnerships are critical to arrest "criminal illegal aliens" and that agreements with state and local law enforcement have increased more than 1,000%.
- David Rausch, IACP president, expressed optimism about New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, viewing his leadership as a "fresh start" and hoping this opportunity allows agencies to address operational alignment issues.
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One day after Alex Pretti was shot to death by federal agents in Minneapolis, the world’s largest group of police chiefs urged the White House to organize a meeting with federal, state, and local police leaders to better coordinate the enforcement of immigration laws and ensure community security. While the White House responded, an avalanche from other law enforcement agencies, agent unions, and government organizations contacted the Internatio…
Police chiefs push guidelines to protect community trust amid immigration enforcement operations
A gathering led by the International Association of Chiefs of Police produced a set of “shared principles” calling for clear communication between federal and local agencies, a focused targeting of violent criminals and broader safety measures.
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