[Libs-Or] FW: SPD statement on ICE

[Adrienne Doman Calkins]

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Adrienne Doman Calkins (she/her/hers)
Library Manager, Sherwood Public Library
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From: Sebastian Tapia <TapiaS at sherwoodoregon.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 3:58 PM
To: Adrienne Doman Calkins <DomanCalkinsA at SherwoodOregon.gov>
Subject: SPD statement on ICE

Sherwood Police Department Statement on ICE Cooperation and Oregon Law
The Sherwood Police Department is committed to upholding Oregon law while ensuring the safety and well-being of our entire community. We understand that immigration enforcement is a sensitive issue, and we want to clarify how Oregon law governs our interactions with federal agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Oregon law, specifically statutes in ORS Chapter 181A, significantly limits how local law enforcement agencies cooperate with or assist federal immigration authorities. These laws prohibit us from engaging in immigration enforcement activities in most circumstances. However, our focus remains on local law enforcement priorities, ensuring public safety, and maintaining trust within our community.
What the Sherwood Police Department Can and Cannot Do
✅ What We Are Allowed to Do Under Oregon Law:

  *   Conduct Criminal Investigations: If a person is named in ICE records and is part of a local criminal investigation, we can request information from ICE. (ORS 181A.820)
  *   Execute Federal Warrants: If there is a warrant for a person’s arrest under certain federal criminal immigration statutes and it is signed by a federal judge (not just an ICE official), we can arrest that person. (ORS 181A.820)
  *   Share Public Information: We can provide information about a person in custody to ICE if the information is publicly available or if we receive a valid court-issued subpoena (not an ICE administrative subpoena). (ORS 181A.823)
🚫 What We Are Prohibited From Doing:

  *   Engaging in Immigration Enforcement: Our officers do not and cannot enforce federal immigration laws or detain individuals based solely on their immigration status.
  *   Holding Individuals for ICE Without a Judicial Warrant: We do not honor ICE detainers unless there is a warrant signed by a federal judge.
  *   Using Local Resources for Immigration Purposes: Oregon law prevents us from using department resources to assist ICE with immigration enforcement actions.
Our Commitment to the Community
The Sherwood Police Department is dedicated to fair and unbiased policing. Our role is to protect and serve all members of our community, regardless of their immigration status. Public safety is our highest priority, and we rely on strong relationships with the community to do our job effectively.
We encourage open dialogue and welcome any questions or concerns from our residents. If you need further clarification or have specific concerns, please reach out to our department.


Sebastian Tapia
Interim City Attorney
City of Sherwood
Office (503) 625-4256
www.sherwodoregon.gov<http://www.sherwodoregon.gov/>

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