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Needham police draft immigration protocol; committee confirms discrimination hotline and requests training

Needham Human Rights Committee · April 16, 2026
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Committee members heard that Chief Schutler presented a draft immigration/ICE protocol to the Select Board and that the town will circulate a final policy; the committee also confirmed a discrimination complaint phone number (781-514-7263) and requested training for volunteers who will monitor incoming messages.

Members heard that Needham Police Chief Schutler presented a draft immigration/ICE protocol to the Select Board and that town counsel has been involved in developing a written policy. Committee members said Chief Schutler indicated the department follows federal requirements and described a recent arrest in which ICE was notified but did not take custody; members agreed to invite the chief to present the…

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