🚨 UPDATE: Seattle Police Department announces they will NOT cooperate with ICE amid the LA riots:
“As I watch the actions taken by federal law enforcement in California and along the West Coast, I am reminded of why I became a police officer. It is my job to support the rights of our community. Let me be clear: the Seattle Police Department does not engage in immigration enforcement activities. We do not inquire into or collect information about an individual’s immigration or citizenship status unless it is directly connected to a state or local criminal investigation. This is, of course, the sole responsibility of the federal government. My responsibility is the safety and security of the people of Seattle. We adhere to Washington state law, which limits our involvement with federal immigration authorities for enforcement purposes. Here in Seattle, no one should be afraid of contacting local law enforcement to report a crime, ask for help, or cooperate with an investigation. Our officers are here to serve everyone, regardless of their immigration status.”