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City confirms existing policy to prioritize safety over immigration enforcement; policy in commission packet
Summary
Following national reports about enforcement actions, city and police leaders told the Public Safety Committee the Grand Rapids policy prioritizes public‑safety responses over immigration status; the policy has been on file since 2017/2019 and will be part of the city commission packet for public review.
City and police leadership told the Public Safety Committee on Jan. 31 that the Grand Rapids Police Department and the city maintain existing policies that prioritize public safety over immigration enforcement and that the current policy documents are available in the city commission packet.
Why it matters: The discussion came after national coverage and local concern about potential enforcement actions that could affect community trust…
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