Rochester Mayor Scolds Cops for Assisting Border Patrol, Citing Policy Violation
New York PostMarch 28, 20251 min5,572 views
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- ⚠️ Mayor Malik Evans stated that Rochester police officers violated city policy by assisting Border Patrol agents.
- 📌 The incident involved officers verbally directing occupants to exit a vehicle, which is cited as being against policy.
- 💡 The mayor learned of the incident from a community member and has initiated an investigation.
Sanctuary City Policy
- 📜 Rochester's sanctuary city resolution, General Order 501, adopted in 1986, prohibits the police department from enforcing federal immigration laws.
- 🚫 City police officers are explicitly forbidden from helping or participating in federal immigration activities.
Officer Training and Union Response
- 📚 The chief has been instructed to ensure all Rochester Police Department (RPD) officers receive additional training on General Order 502 to reinforce policy awareness.
- 🗣️ The Rochester Police Locust Club union defended the officers, calling the mayor's statements a “complete overreaction” to the situation.
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