The Washington Times
TAKOMA PARK, Maryland -- Takoma Park police have asked for more authority when dealing with illegal aliens convicted of certain crimes, despite the city recently reaffirming a long-standing policy of noncooperation with federal immigration officials.
Police Chief Ronald A. Ricucci said he made the request in part because the federal National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database shows an increasing number of immigration-related warrants.
"I have a responsibility to protect our community and our officers," he said. "I'd hate to have somebody in our custody who is a danger to our community, and we have an opportunity to get them off the street. You'd hate to think you let somebody go."
Posted by tyne at July 26, 2007