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Milton police chief tells residents department will not conduct civil immigration enforcement
Summary
Police Chief Tony Hernandez told council the Milton Police Department does not engage in civil immigration enforcement, cited Washington state law and urged residents to call 911 for safety; he offered a community handout and said the department will consider a public statement to reassure residents.
Police Chief Tony Hernandez addressed recent national news and local concern about immigration‑enforcement activity, telling the Milton City Council he hears fear among residents and that the Milton Police Department will prioritize safety, de‑escalation and constitutional protections.
"Our department does not engage in civil immigration enforcement," Hernandez said, adding that officers "do not ask about immigration status when responding to calls for service" and that the department’s mission is to protect life, property and…
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