ICE / 287(g) agreement

Said police work is difficult and trust matters, and argued associating Taylor police with ICE will erode community trust.

Delivered an impassioned warning that working with ICE endangers residents and people of color, then exchanged heated words with the mayor and was removed from the podium after refusing to yield the floor.

Said he supports police and asked council members by show of hands whether they'd welcome ICE acting as it has in other cities; the chief said no local department can bar federal agencies from operating in a city.

First-time attendee opposing the 287(g) agreement; worried about what happens to people turned over to ICE, about residents losing trust in police, and about possible ICE presence at the Summer Festival and Taylor Cruise.

Voiced opposition to the ICE agreement, saying ICE has changed under the current administration, immigrant neighbors fear reporting crime, and the agreement taints police-community trust.

Speaking for Western Wayne Indivisible, argued immigrants commit less crime than native-born citizens and that ICE presence destroys public trust and cooperation with investigations, urging the council to re-examine the agreement.

Defended the agreement, saying ICE must notify Taylor when it comes into the city and that having local police present keeps residents safer.

Asked whether traffic stops reveal immigration status; the chief said officers only learn of detainers through computer checks and do not question immigration status.

Argued today's ICE is far more aggressive than in past years, citing reports of a Romulus detention center and ICE sightings on Telegraph, and warned against relying on past good relations.

Asked whether crime victims are screened for immigration status; the chief said victims are never turned over to ICE.