Plum Grove Police Chief Frank Longoria has issued a statement addressing questions about the department’s involvement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to Chief Longoria, the Plum Grove Police Department has no formal agreements with ICE and does not participate in large-scale operations typically associated with federal immigration enforcement.
“To the best of my knowledge, the Plum Grove Police Department does not have any formal agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE),” said Longoria. “It is uncommon for smaller law enforcement agencies like ours to engage in such operational activities due to limited resources and personnel.”
Chief Longoria said the department’s focus remains on expanding its capabilities to better serve the growing community. While he expressed interest in participating in future initiatives like a DWI Task Force, he acknowledged that the department currently lacks the resources to dedicate personnel to large-scale operations, particularly those outside the city limits of Plum Grove.
The statement clarified that the department’s involvement in a recent incident linked to ICE was limited to providing translation assistance at the request of another agency. Longoria highlighted the importance of mutual aid among law enforcement agencies, a common practice where neighboring departments assist one another when needed.
“As a small agency, we sometimes require assistance from neighboring agencies like the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office or Liberty County Precinct 6 Constable’s Office to manage emergencies,” said Longoria. “Likewise, it is our policy to assist other agencies when requested. This mutual aid philosophy is a common practice in law enforcement, as no single agency is fully self-sufficient.”
Chief Longoria also stated that he has no specific knowledge of any formal ICE task force operating in the area and encouraged those seeking more information to contact Liberty County Sheriff Bobby Rader.
“When our department is called to assist, it is usually to provide backup to an individual officer or deputy, help locate a person, or address a language barrier. I have no specific knowledge of any formal ICE task force operating in our area. For more information on this matter, I encourage you to contact Sheriff Bobby Rader, as his office holds law enforcement authority and jurisdiction in that region,” Longoria said.
Your response is certainly inaccurate. You gave an oath of office to uphold the constitution of the United States. That oath/affirmation would absolutely be an agreement to abide and/or assist in any federal activity in your jurisdiction, be it verbal, written, or physical assistance. You are an elected public official, you work for the tax paying public. Please re-evaluate your stance on how you conduct your law enforcement duties as they relate to the constitutional laws.
Absolutely. Sounds like they want to sugar coat it.. “um, maybe illegals will be safe out here still… we aren’t collaborating with ICE”.
Enforce the law, turn them over to the proper federal authorities, and ship their asses out.
Absolutely damned right. The agreement you referenced is the oath of office you took. You damned well better live it.
What exactly are the concerns and from who?
It sounds like this article and explanation from the police is meant to placate illegals. Who gives a shit what they think? Uphold the law…
Need to do something about the illegals in plum Grove. It is getting out of hand.
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