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L.A.'s Top Cop Opposes Local Enforcement of Immigration LawsWe’ve been blogging this month about the damage 287 (g) agreements have had on local communities. It turns out that Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton agrees with us. Yesterday, he spoke out against 287(g) agreements in the L.A. Times, underscoring that 287(g) agreements ultimately undermine the safety of all by decreasing trust between the police force and the public. Bratton writes: Although many local agencies have declined to participate in 287(g), 67 state and local law enforcement agencies are working with ICE, acting as immigration agents. Some in Los Angeles have asked why the LAPD doesn’t participate. My officers can’t prevent or solve crimes if victims or witnesses are unwilling to talk to us because of the fear of being deported. Bratton, in addition to his role as LAPD Police Chief, has served as the Police Commissioner of both Boston and New York City. Check out his full piece here.
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Nov 5th, 2009 at 3:54pm
Bratton's words are sage, and worthy of discussion: frank speech about the difficulties facing patriotic public servants who are called upon to engage in law enforcement activism, knowing it will hinder their effort to police serious crimes.
Nov 9th, 2009 at 8:49am
"undermine the safety of all by decreasing trust between the police force and the public"
The public? Maybe he meant the illegal social service leaches that have bankrupted California? Give them an inch and they will take Aztlan.
Nov 10th, 2009 at 9:35am
Yes, the public. Anyone present in the particular geographic area becomes the public. The people. The police are there to protect the people. Not OUR people or THEIR people, not WHITE people or AMERICAN people. Any people.
Most law enforcement agencies deem 287(g) counter-productive or not relevant to public safety goals. Not only does it overstep the boundaries of local squads, it increases local crime and diverts attention from more pertinent local matters. I have experienced this firsthand. Leave immigration matters to specialists and allow public servants to serve THE PUBLIC.
Nov 17th, 2009 at 3:09pm
Crime stats reveal that among the "public" referred to above are illegals who are breaking the law by their very presence who constitute a vast percentage of serious offenders and perpretrators of crime
Nov 19th, 2009 at 2:10pm
My response to #4. You are incorrect. Majority of undocumented persons are here on expired visa's. Unlawful presence is not a criminal offense under Federal immigration law. The majority of serious criminals in this country are citizens. I don't think we need illegals here to still be labeled the most violent handgun crime nation. We rank at the top.