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Attachment 2 <br />Members of the department are authorized to assist federal immigration officers when it is related to <br />scene safety and/or the safety of federal immigration employees as they perform their duties. Members <br />of the department are authorized to cooperate with a task force involving federal agents as long as the <br />focus of the task force is not immigration enforcement. If a situation arises where federal agents, <br />including immigration officers, are being assaulted, or there is a clear threat to life, injury, or destruction <br />of property, members are expected to take appropriate action to maintain public safety and restore and <br />maintain order. This response is not an endorsement of immigration enforcement, but a duty to uphold <br />peace and protect all people from harm. <br />Members of the department will cooperate with ICE as specifically mandated by federal and state laws. <br />Requests by federal immigration officials for assistance from this department should be directed to a <br />supervisor. When possible and feasible, a supervisor should respond to calls involving immigration <br />enforcement. <br />Action Requested <br />We request that the City Council review and approve the updated language for Section 413.6 as <br />required by the former resolution. We believe this revision provides clearer guidance regarding the <br />Department’s response to federal requests for assistance in immigration matters while remaining <br />consistent with Council direction, community expectations, and legal requirements. The addition of <br />language encouraging supervisor response, when possible, further supports transparency and <br />appropriate oversight. <br />Qbhf!24!pg!269 <br /> <br />