Section 111 - Arrests

To establish procedures to be followed by Sworn Members when arresting or otherwise detaining persons who are foreign nationals. Foreign nationals are any persons in the United States who are not United States citizens (including authorized resident aliens holding “green cards” and undocumented foreign nationals or “illegal aliens.”

To establish procedures to release prisoners when further investigation reveals that the person arrested did not commit the offense or any related offense or it is determined that no offense has been committed.

To ensure that all county residents are treated fairly by the Department regardless of immigration or citizenship status and further to ensure that immigrants will not be discouraged from reporting crimes, cooperating with criminal investigations and otherwise availing themselves of the services of the Department.