WHAT HAPPENED:Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison announced that officers accused of working with federalimmigrationagents will face accountability measures, as part of the city’s effort to maintain its “welcoming” status.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED:Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison, Detroit Board of Police Commissioners, and unnamed Detroitpoliceofficers.

📍WHEN & WHERE:Incidents occurred on December 16 and February 9; comments were made during a recent hearing in Detroit.

💬KEY QUOTE:“Of our officers, 98-99 percent do it the right way each and every day. But I do have one or two percent that decide to violate ourrules, our policies, and our procedures, and to those officers, I will hold them accountable.” – Todd Bettison

🎯IMPACT:The Detroit Police Department is considering disciplinary action for the officers involved, with a decision expected before February 19.

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DetroitPoliceChief Todd Bettison has warned that officers who violate department policy by coordinating with federal immigration authorities will face discipline, reaffirmingDetroit’s commitment to maintaining itssanctuary citystatus. Speaking before the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners last Thursday, Bettison described two incidents that are now under internal review.

The first occurred on December 16, when a Detroit sergeant contacted U.S.Border Patrolafter an officer requested translation assistance during a traffic stop involving a non-English-speaking individual. According to Bettison, Border Patrol agents determined the person was not a U.S.citizenand took them into custody.

The secondcasetook place on February 9, when an officer allegedly reached out to Border Patrol while investigating an individual wanted on a felony warrant. Bettison said body-worn camera footage confirmed that federal agents responded and detained the suspect.

Emphasizing departmental standards, Bettison told commissioners, “Of our officers, 98-99 percent do it the right way each and every day. But I do have one or two percent that decide to violate our rules, our policies and our procedures, and to those officers, I will hold them accountable.” The board is expected to determine whether the officers involved will be suspended ahead of a February 19 hearing.

Source: SGT Report