What happened:
On December 9th, Administrative Bureau Assistant Chief Israel Herrera stated that ICE agents do not have to show proof of identity to DPD in the field, citing undercover capacity.
Why this matters:
This reflects a lack of clear policy governing how federal immigration enforcement interacts with DPD and creates serious risks to:
- Public safety
- Officer safety
- City liability
Residents cannot clearly determine who is exercising authority or under what legal basis.
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Chad West
District 1
Jesse Moreno
District 2
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District 3
Maxie Johnson
District 4
Jaime Resendez
District 5
Laura Cadena
District 6
Adam Bazaldua
District 7
Lorie Blair
District 8
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District 9
Kathy Stewart
District 10
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District 11
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District 12
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District 13
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District 14
