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Township seeks clarity on local policing procedures after county 'sanctuary' designation
Summary
Supervisors asked how local officers should handle encounters with undocumented immigrants after noting Northampton County’s sanctuary executive order; police described current procedure and the Board agreed to seek further guidance from legislators.
Supervisor Cindy Miller on Jan. 28 asked Township law enforcement to clarify how officers should handle stops that reveal immigration issues, citing Northampton County’s 2020 executive order and concern about officers being tied up transporting people to county facilities.
Sergeant Mirabile said the department follows existing procedures: officers run checks, contact federal agents, and either relinquish custody to federal authorities or send a…
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