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Carlsbad police reaffirm SB 54 compliance, outline e‑bike restrictions and new COPS team
Summary
Police Chief Christy Calderwood told the commission the department follows SB 54 (California Values Act), confirmed Carlsbad PD did not participate in an observed ICE incident at Dove Library, described a viral juvenile assault under DA review, outlined new e‑bike rules (minimum age 12; bans in two parks; 60‑day education period then citations), and said council funded a six‑officer community policing (COPS) team.
Police Chief Christy Calderwood briefed the commission on federal activities, department policy and recent local enforcement priorities. "I want to assure the community we serve that we do follow the California Values Act, also known as SB 54," Calderwood said, stressing that Carlsbad PD does not participate in immigration enforcement and will not act on ICE administrative warrants absent officer safety or a federal criminal warrant.
The chief confirmed a Dec. 1 sighting of federal immigration agents in the Dove Library…
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