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Carbondale police chief urges patience on SPEAR changes but says local participation should continue while MOU is revised
Summary
The police chief told trustees the department has not seen evidence that the regional SPEAR task force engaged in immigration enforcement, but acknowledged one operational decision caused concern; the chief recommended staying engaged while SPEAR revises its MOU and policies.
Carbondale’s police chief briefed trustees on the department’s participation in the regional SPEAR investigative task force and recommended remaining at the table while SPEAR completes promised policy and MOU revisions.
The chief said the department joined SPEAR to gain investigative resources and training for crimes that exceed small‑town capacities. "I have not seen to date, I have not seen evidence that…
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