(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Recently, FOX21 News went on a ride-along with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Denver, as its officers conducted targeted enforcement actions on at-large fugitives from ICE in Colorado Springs.
From attending the early morning briefing, to witnessing ICE officers making arrests of “public safety threats,” to touring the Florence Sub-Office for processing, FOX21 News was able to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into an arrest made by ICE officers and the steps taken thereafter.
Morning briefing: Day of ride-along
Just before 5 a.m. on the day of FOX21’s ride-along with ICE Denver, our team met with officers at an undisclosed location where the morning briefing ensued. During the briefing, ICE officers identified targets, discussed a plan of action, and addressed safety concerns.
“So, we are going after some criminal targets, some at-large fugitives from ICE,” said Robert Guadian, Denver Field Office Director for ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations…