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Moorhead police reiterates non‑enforcement stance on immigration status, points to policy 4.14
Summary
Captain Swinson updated the Moorhead Human Rights Commission on department policy regarding immigration matters, reading from Moorhead Police Department policy 4.14 and saying the department does not take enforcement action strictly based on immigration status.
Captain Swinson provided a brief law‑enforcement update to the Moorhead Human Rights Commission on Feb. 19, telling commissioners there has been “a little movement” in the department’s leadership search and reiterating the department’s approach to immigration‑related contacts.
Swinson read from the Moorhead Police Department’s written policy (identified at the meeting as policy 4.14), saying, in part: “It is the policy of the Moorhead Police Department. All members make personal and professional commitments to equal enforcement of the law and equal service to the public … recognizing the dignity of all persons regardless of their national origin or immigration status.”
Swinson added that the policy “does cover, protecting victims of crimes and any contact that we would have. We do not take, any enforcement action on, strictly based on immigration status.” Commissioners thanked Swinson and noted the department’s policies are posted on the city website.
The statement was informational; no changes to city policy or new enforcement actions were proposed during the meeting.
