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In recent news, residents of Charlotte, North Carolina are adopting a unique method to alert each other of the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in their area. The method involves the use of whistles, with different whistle patterns signifying different situations. Three short whistles indicate the presence of ICE officers, while three long whistles signify that someone is being detained. This initiative has been sparked by concerns over racial profiling and alleged wrongful detentions by ICE officers. The whistle alert system is being promoted particularly among the student community at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNCC), where ICE officers have reportedly made appearances…