The City of Baldwin Park and our Baldwin Park Police Department are aware of ongoing protests throughout Los Angeles County related to immigration enforcement efforts by the federal government. The City has a long history of supporting its immigrant community, regardless of immigrants’ legal status.
“As Mayor, I speak and advocate for all members of our community, including our undocumented immigrant residents,” said Baldwin Park Mayor Alejandra Avila. “The City firmly supports your membership in our community. I recognize that for many this is a scary time, and I hope you know that the City of Baldwin Park and Baldwin Park Police Department support the wellbeing of all our residents.”
The Baldwin Park Police Department also issued an update to the community noting Baldwin Park Police Department does not participate in the enforcement of civil immigration laws. That responsibility belongs to the federal agencies, not local law enforcement…