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Community members call for transparency and policy review after HPD arrest involving federal agents
Summary
Several residents urged the Helena City Commission on July 21 to release communications and audit any cooperation between Helena Police Department and federal immigration enforcement after the July 1 detention of Christopher Martinez. Speakers sought disciplinary review, public reporting, and clearer local protocols.
Multiple speakers at the July 21 Helena City Commission meeting urged the city and police department to increase transparency and review policies after a recent arrest involving federal immigration agents. Commenters asked for public release of communications, disciplinary review of officers seen on video, audits of city resource use, and clearer protocols to protect civil rights.
Bridal Heitzhuizen asked the commission to publish communications related to the detention of Christopher Martinez, including any messages from Officers Andrew Barton and Seth Montgomery and any coordination…
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