Immigration FAQ

No. The Bloomington Police Department does not ask people about their immigration status when they call 911. Their primary role is to provide assistance and public safety services to all residents, regardless of immigration status.

No. The Bloomington Police Department does not maintain records that include information about people’s immigration status. 

The Bloomington Police Department has not been asked by federal agencies to enforce immigration laws, and they do not participate in immigration enforcement actions.

No. Federal agencies have not requested help from local law enforcement agencies, including the Bloomington Police Department, to enforce immigration laws. The only request made has been for bed space in detention facilities, which is a matter handled by sheriffs, not city police.

This term refers to the federal government's strategy of using multiple federal agencies to enforce immigration laws, including Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI), US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. Marshals. However, this does not involve local law enforcement agencies like Bloomington Police Department.

No. Bloomington Police Department officers do not ask for immigration status during traffic stops. Their role is to enforce local and state laws related to traffic violations, not federal immigration laws.