DC police now allowed to assist ICE in transporting detainees, police chief says

Source: DC News Now Washington

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — In an Executive Order obtained by DC News Now on Thursday, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith made changes to the department’s procedures regarding officers’ cooperation with immigration enforcement authorities.

The changes permit more cooperation between Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and District police. This comes days after President Donald Trump federalized the police department, initiating a takeover of D.C. police operations for 30 days.

Now, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is able to share information about people who are not in its custody, such as those pulled over during traffic stops. Police may also provide transportation for federal immigration agency employees and detained individuals.

In short, the order permits MPD to cooperate with ICE in ways it previously could not.

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