Reporting crime victims to ICE
Summary
The board asked whether KPD reports crime victims who are here illegally to ICE. Chief Broadway said state law compels it, but cooperating victims can file a form (I-918) seeking immigration benefits; Tampa's contrary policy drew a warning letter from the state Attorney General.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Immigration enforcement is carried out consistently under state law, while cooperative victims get a documented path to seek federal immigration benefits.
Undocumented crime victims and witnesses may fear reporting crimes to police.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Advisory Boards - Aug 20, 2026
The board asked whether KPD reports crime victims who are here illegally to ICE. Chief Broadway said state law compels it, but cooperating victims can file a form (I-918) seeking immigration benefits; Tampa's contrary policy drew a warning letter from the state Attorney General.
Advisory Boards - Apr 16, 2026
Kissimmee police operate under a 287(g) agreement letting eleven officers act as federal immigration officers. The board is pushing to make clear that crime victims and witnesses won't be reported to ICE, so immigrants aren't afraid to call police.
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