Davis commission authorizes subcommittee to plan community event on immigration enforcement and neighbor safety
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The Police Accountability Commission unanimously authorized its subcommittee to continue planning a community outreach event aimed at preparing residents for federal immigration enforcement and building local safety networks; commissioners stressed safety, multilingual access and close work with city staff and community partners.
The Davis Police Accountability Commission on a voice vote authorized a subcommittee to continue planning a public outreach event focused on protecting neighbors amid federal immigration-enforcement activity, the commission said.
The subcommittee described the effort as a “call to action” to share accurate, accessible information about federal enforcement, clarify the role of local institutions including the Davis Police Department, and provide "know your rights" resources for residents and families. "The goal is to have something given the timeline in wanting to have an event by April," the subcommittee presenter said, asking the commission for clear direction to proceed.
Commissioners discussed format options from a large single event to a series of smaller workshops, and raised safety concerns for vulnerable participants. Several members urged a hybrid approach and live interpretation. The commission’s working list of potential partners includes the Davis Police Department, the Yolo Interfaith Immigration Network, UC Davis immigration legal services, legal-aid providers and the Davis Joint Unified School District.
City staff said the city can support logistics including remote participation and language services; the auditor’s office and commissioners noted recording poses risks and suggested options such as recording only presenters or using a Q&A function to protect attendees. "We can make a remote attendance option available," the staff representative said when asked about safety and anonymity.
The commission then moved to formalize the subcommittee’s authority to continue outreach and planning with city staff. The motion to proceed with the subcommittee’s primary proposal (Option A) was seconded and carried by voice vote, recorded as unanimous.
Next steps include the subcommittee continuing outreach to partner organizations, coordinating with staff on dates and venue availability, and returning unresolved issues to the full commission in March. Commissioners noted Picnic Day on April 18 as a scheduling constraint and asked staff to check Memorial Center availability and other calendar conflicts.