Minneapolis Police Chief: No Cooperation on Immigration Enforcement

Police Policy on Immigration Enforcement

• 👮 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara stated that the department will have nothing to do with anything related to immigration enforcement.
• 🤝 While the department works with federal law enforcement daily on issues like violent crime, human smuggling, and gang violence, officers have clear directives against immigration enforcement.
• ⚠️ The chief acknowledged a past instance where the department was caught by surprise regarding immigration enforcement actions.

Officer Briefings and Preparedness

• 🗣️ The command staff briefed officers on the city and police department's policy around immigration enforcement to ensure clarity on boundaries.
• 🚨 Officers were also briefed on tactical perspectives for responding to large-scale incidents, emphasizing that they will not automatically respond unless it's a life-threatening emergency.
• 🗺️ Plans are in place for situations involving multiple agencies, ensuring officers only take orders from their Minneapolis Police Department superiors.
• 🚑 The department will respond to emergencies to protect life when necessary, even if there isn't time for extensive chain-of-command approval.