Interim Dallas police chief responds after national criticism for immigration comment
Interim Dallas police Chief Michael Igo on Thursday asserted that his officers will help federal authorities arrest anyone wanted for a crime, clarifying a viral remark he made about immigration enforcement after receiving national criticism.
Dallas Police Interim Chief Michael Igo seeks to clarify department policy on immigration
Igo said officers can’t “stop or contact any person for the sole purpose of determining immigration status,” per department policy.
Dallas police reaffirms position on officers' role in immigration enforcement
Chief Michael Igo says Dallas police officers will not stop or contact any person for the sole purpose of determining their immigration status.
Interim Dallas police chief to give statement on immigration
Interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo is expected to give a statement on immigration Thursday at 4 p.m. You can watch the live feed from the Dallas Police Headquarters in the YouTube player by clicking HERE.
Dallas police won't join ICE deportation raids, interim chief tells immigrant meetings
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) has begun hosting a series of outreach meetings to inform immigrant communities that the agency will not take part in any deportation raids or arrests currently being carried out by the Trump administration.
Head of Dallas police clarifies department's role in immigration enforcement
Interim Dallas Police Chief Michael Igo reaffirmed the department has not been asked to participate in immigration enforcement, but will assist its partners "as needed."
Interim Dallas police chief emphasizes community trust while clarifying immigration enforcement policy
During a news conference, the chief reaffirmed the department's commitment to representing and protecting all community members.
Dallas police address immigration concerns | FULL NEWS CONFERENCE
Interim Police Chief Michael Igo addresses the Dallas Police Department's stance on working alongside ICE.
Dallas interim police chief clarifies department's stance on ICE cooperation
In a recent news conference, Interim Chief of Police Michael Igo reaffirmed that the Dallas Police Department (DPD) will not cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts to deport illegal immigrants.
Dallas officer fired, accused of aggravated sexual assault of a child
The Dallas Police Department says they've fired an officer who was arrested and accused of sexual assault of a child.
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