Chief Metz: APD Won't Investigate, Detain Solely For Immigration Status
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - Aurora's police chief is encouraging the immigrant community to call 911 if they need emergency assistance.
"To our immigrant community, call 911 if U need emergency assistance!" Chief Nick Metz tweeted Friday. "APD won't investigate, enforce, or detain solely for immigration status."
To our immigrant community,call 911 if U need emergency assistance!
— Nick Metz (Ret. Police Chief) (@Code4Metz) February 17, 2017
APD won't investigate,enforce,or detain solely for immigration status.
The chief's tweet comes following a report that the White House was considering using national guard in immigrant roundups.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said report by the Associated Press is not true.
This is not true. DHS also confirms it is 100% false https://t.co/MFIJci7XaU
— Kayleigh McEnany 45 Archived (@PressSec45) February 17, 2017