AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police have announced changes to their policies regarding cooperation with ICE officers, prompting varied reactions from the community. Many Austinites support the adjustments, believing they better align with the city’s values. Josiah Pecina, an Austin resident, expressed a desire for changes in police approaches.
“I think there can be some changes towards that and their approach with everything.” He emphasized the importance of targeting criminals while protecting law-abiding people.
City Councilman Ryan Alter explained that the new policy requires officers who detain a criminal and choose to report them to ICE to first contact their supervisor and remain with the individual until they are arrested. Pecina supports continued policy changes to safeguard non-criminals…