The Dallas Community Police Oversight Board sent a letter Monday morning asking for Chief of Police Daniel Comeaux’s stance on immigration amid increased deportations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The letter, approved in an 11-4 vote by the board Friday, also asks for clarification on the department’s involvement in deportations.
“We respectfully request a more detailed explanation of your position on DPD’s collaboration with federal immigration authorities,” the letter states. “Specifically, we want to understand how your leadership navigates the complex balance between compliance with federal mandates and responsiveness to the local community’s well-being. Articulating your overarching vision and approach to leadership in these circumstances would be particularly valuable in helping the Board fulfill its mandate.”…