Detroit Police Chief Moves to Fire Officers for Immigration Calls

Detroit’s Police Chief Todd Bettison is seeking to terminate two officers who allegedly contacted U.S. Customs and Border Protection during traffic stops, violating department policy against immigration enforcement. Bettison emphasized the importance of community trust for public safety, while local officials, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Councilwoman Mary Waters, supported the disciplinary action, condemning biased policing. Retired Assistant Chief Steve Dolunt noted that while the officers’ actions breached policy, past disciplinary consistency is questionable. The administration reiterated that the Detroit Police Department does not engage in federal immigration enforcement.

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