(Council Bluffs, IA) – Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department, today (Monday), said in light of events around the country, the Council Bluffs Police Department (CBPD) has received a number of questions about ICE and immigration enforcement over the past few days. To address these questions, provide guidance, and alleviate apprehension in the community, [Police] Chief Matt Davis has issued the following statement:
“At this time,’ Davis said, “there are no enforcement changes at the CBPD as it pertains to immigration status of individuals. To date, the CBPD has not been requested by our federal law enforcement partners to assist with any immigration enforcement efforts.
“If requested, the CBPD will cooperate with our federal law enforcement partners on their immigration enforcement efforts as permitted under Iowa law. The cooperation could consist of information sharing, logistics, scene security, and coordination with local resources in and around the City of Council Bluffs.
“The CBPD’s main concern,” according to Chief Davis, “is the safety and security of all people in the City of Council Bluffs.” He said, “We strongly discourage anyone to actively interfere with law enforcement or immigration enforcement efforts. While publicly observing and recording law enforcement officers is lawful, actively impeding them is not. The CBPD asks that if you are observing/recording law enforcement activities in public that you remain a safe distance from officers performing their duties. The CBPD also strongly encourages everyone exercising their civil liberties to do so in a safe and lawful manner.”…