Flagstaff Police Department responds to concerns about immigration

By the Flagstaff Police Department

The Flagstaff Police Department has seen an increase in questions relating to a person’s immigration status and coverage by the media. The Flagstaff Police Department’s policy has not changed regarding this issue. This policy has been posted at http://fpdtransparency.com/. Our goal is to maintain a relationship of shared responsibility, support, and trust with our community by providing exemplary service. In furtherance of this principle victims and witnesses of crime and individuals who contact our agency to express concerns about our performance or to file a complaint are not the subject of immigration inquiries. To date the Flagstaff Police Department has never arrested, transported or detained a person solely based on immigration status. 

With that being said Law Enforcement is obligated by law to inquire further if reasonable suspicion exists that a person is unlawfully present in the United States during a lawful stop, detention or arrest when it is practicable unless the determination may hinder or obstruct an investigation. This is determined by Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) § 11-1051. For more information refer to http://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/….

The Flagstaff Police Department encourages anyone who needs our assistance or who has been a victim or witness of a crime to contact us so we may help.

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