During the general public‑comment portion of the Nov. 18 Norristown council work session, several residents brought forward complaints about recent interactions between federal immigration agents and local police officers, asked for investigations and urged clearer public communication of borough policy.

Denise Agurto told the council she had sent videos and reports documenting two recent incidents she said showed Norristown Police interacting with ICE agents in ways that alarmed community members. She asked the new police chief and council to investigate because, she said, the community is worried the town is returning to a pattern of heavy federal enforcement contacts.

A speaker identifying themself as a lead from the Montgomery County Community Watch described multiple ICE actions in Norristown over recent months involving so many agents that community members feel threatened; that speaker said organizers have recorded incidents they consider improper and asked the borough to be proactive.

Jane Piquel (on Buttonwood Street) described viewing a scene on Nov. 5 where a work van’s windows had been smashed and two Norristown officers were present while federal agents were on site; she asked whether borough officers understand and follow the municipality’s non‑cooperation policy. Several speakers asked whether municipal policy and officer training provide clear guidance about interactions with federal agents.

Solicitor Kilkenny acknowledged receipt of an email forwarded to the public record and said he would respond to the resident who sent it. He read an email summary on the record stating that the borough had, on Nov. 5, held an executive session pursuant to the Sunshine Act to discuss a personnel matter, that no public vote to terminate an employee had been taken, and that the borough’s policies remain in effect; he said staff would review the submitted video and follow up.

What residents asked for and what council said it will do: members of the public asked for an investigation, clearer public notice of municipal policy and stronger officer training/communication about federal agency interactions. Solicitor Kilkenny and the administration said they would review the materials residents provided and follow normal investigatory and personnel procedures where appropriate.