LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell Releases Statement Regarding Immigration Enforcement NR25043jf

“I understand there are concerns regarding immigration enforcement activity occurring in the city today.

This morning LAPD was in Newton Division assisting with traffic control as Homeland Security was attempting to arrest a suspect wanted for human trafficking. Any questions involving this investigation should be directed to their department.

I want to be absolutely clear: the LAPD does not participate in civil immigration enforcement. This has been the department’s policy since 1979, and it remains unchanged today.”