'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
Takoma Park police have asked for more authority when dealing with illegal aliens convicted of certain crimes, despite the city recently reaffirming a long-standing policy of noncooperation with federal immigration officials.
Takoma Park police have asked for more authority when dealing with illegal aliens convicted of certain crimes, despite the city recently reaffirming a long-standing policy of noncooperation with federal immigration officials.
More than half of the region's police departments have no written policies on how officers should handle issues concerning illegal aliens or immigration enforcement, according to information obtained by The Washington Times under Freedom of Information Act requests.
More than half of the region's police departments have no written policies on how officers should handle issues concerning illegal aliens or immigration enforcement, according to information obtained by The Washington Times under Freedom of Information Act requests.
Police Chief Ronald A. Ricucci said he made the request
"I have a responsibility to protect our community and our officers," he said. "I'd hate to have somebody in our custody who is a danger to our community, and we have an opportunity to get them off the street. You'd hate to think you let somebody go."
