In a recent statement, the Sonoma County Law Enforcement Chiefs Association (SCLECA) discussed the part local law enforcement plays in immigration and deportation efforts. In recent months, neighborhood members have expressed worry about this issue. The SCLECA, which consists of the 12 Chiefs, the Sonoma County Sheriff, and the Sonoma County District Attorney, released a statement online for public access that aimed to elucidate their stances and reassure the public of their dedication to ensuring the safety of all citizens.
The SCLECA statement makes clear that local agencies in Sonoma County are not involved in federal immigration enforcement operations, despite the lingering fear of mass deportations. In accordance with California state laws that support the protection of residents’ rights, they have outlined their boundaries: “We want to make it explicitly clear that local law enforcement agencies in Sonoma County do not participate in federal immigration enforcement operations,” they stated, addressing the concerns of those who hold this view, according to the City of Santa Rosa.
Important California laws forbid specific contacts with federal immigration agents and serve as guidelines for local law enforcement. The TRUTH Act (AB 2792) and TRUST Act (AB 4) offer further protections, while the California Values Act (SB 54), for example, prohibits local officials from holding anyone based on federal immigration detainers without a court order. The association’s message states that the goal of these laws is to strike a balance between community trust and police enforcement.
According to the City of Santa Rosa, the SCLECA placed a strong emphasis on crime prevention and public safety, saying, “Our mission is to protect the community as a whole, and we believe that participating in federal immigration enforcement undermines the trust and cooperation necessary for effective policing.” The local law enforcement agencies anticipate that by supporting these legislation, community people will be able to engage with them without worrying about the consequences of their immigrant status.
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