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Interim chief: Arroyo Grande police will not assist in civil immigration enforcement unless required by law
Summary
Interim Police Chief Dave Culver told the council the department is bound by state law and will not participate in civil immigration enforcement actions with ICE absent a court order or explicit legal mandate. The chief encouraged residents to call 911 if they observe suspected enforcement activity.
Interim Police Chief Dave Culver responded to written public comments and questions about alleged unlawful apprehensions, telling the Arroyo Grande City Council the police department is prohibited from assisting in civil immigration enforcement under state law and is committed to serving all residents. "Under the California Values Act, local law enforcement agencies are prohibited from…
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