500-05 Undocumented Immigrants

Question 1

Officers shall adhere to the following procedures in the interest of public safety and homeland security:

a. Officers shall not detain or arrest persons solely on the suspicion that they are…

Answer 1

in this country illegally.

Question 2

Officers shall adhere to the following procedures in the interest of public safety and homeland security:

b. Officers shall not make inquiries as to the citizenship status of any person unless _____.

Citizenship and immigration status are part of the information that is routinely obtained during the filing of charges for all Class B misdemeanors and above using the District Attorney Intake Management System (DIMS).

Answer 2

the person has been legally detained or placed under arrest

Question 3

Officers shall adhere to the following procedures in the interest of public safety and homeland security:

c. Officers may inquire about the nationality or immigration status of a crime victim or witness if it is necessary to _____ or _____.

Answer 3

1) investigate the crime
2) provide information about available federal visas designed to protect individuals providing assistance to law enforcement

Question 4

Officers shall adhere to the following procedures in the interest of public safety and homeland security:

d. Officers shall contact U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if a background check through NCIC/TCIC returns a possible hit from ICE regarding a _____

Answer 4

wanted or detained person.

Question 5

PROHIBITED POSSESSION OF FIREARMS

Undocumented immigrants are prohibited from possessing firearms and can be charged federally with a felony pursuant to Title 18, United States Code, section 922(g)(5). This felony is considered an aggravated felony under the Immigration and Nationality Act. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has agreed to refer these cases to _____ for prosecution.

Officers shall contact the _____ if they encounter a possible undocumented immigrant in possession of a firearm to ensure that the incident is referred to the proper federal authority.

Answer 5

1) the U.S. Attorney’s Office

2) Major Offenders Division

Question 6

ICE RAIDS

Houston police officers shall assist ICE agents on criminal matters of mutual concern, but only when requested and only in situations in which the involved Houston police officers will be_____

In keeping with this policy, officers are prohibited from participating in ICE raids for which the primary purpose is the arrest of persons for their undocumented status. Any request to participate in these types of investigations shall require the prior approval of _____

Answer 6

1) clearly exercising their police powers under the laws of the State of Texas.
2) an assistant chief.

Question 7

ICE RAIDS

When HPD is involved or assisting with ICE warrant operations at a private residence or business, a supervisor shall report to the scene. The supervisor shall remain on the scene to_____.

An _____ shall be dispatched to ICE warrant operations at a City facility or City property to interact with ICE regarding the execution of any warrant. The City shall comply with valid warrants.

Answer 7

1) ensure the safety of officers and the public.

2) assistant chief or an executive assistant chief