The City of Snoqualmie, the City of North Bend, and the Snoqualmie Police Department that serves both cities are committed to serving and protecting all members of our community regardless of immigration status.
Both Washington Law (Keep Washington Working Act) and Snoqualmie Police Department Policy prohibit our officers from assisting U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) or any other federal law enforcement entity engaged in federal immigration enforcement. Federal immigration enforcement is not the function of local law enforcement and local officers are prohibited from acting based on a person’s immigration status. Officers will not ask about your immigration status during an investigation, whether you are a victim or a suspect.
Should anyone in our community observe a situation that creates a public safety concern, please call 911 and report it. Snoqualmie Police will respond to ensure public safety, keeping in mind that ICE’s authority arises under federal law.
Mayor James Mayhew, Mayor Mary Miller, and Interim Chief Gary Horejsi want to remain dedicated to protecting and serving all members of our diverse communities.
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