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On April 29, 2008 the Board of County Supervisors adopted a resolution to modify its previous policy and directive to the Prince William County Police Department regarding checking immigration status. This modification of the July 10, 2007 Rule of Law Resolution was a positive step for the Board and all PWC citizen taxpayers.

Major points of the updated policy include:

1.      Police officers will inquire into the immigration status of all persons who are under physical custodial arrest for a violation of state or local law.

2.      Police officers retain discretion to inquire into immigration status prior to a physical custodial arrest.

3.      If an immigration violation is believed to exist, police officers will inform the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) concerning that individual.

4.      Police officers will protect crime victims and cooperative witnesses – regardless of their immigration status.

5.      Racial profiling is expressly prohibited. Police officers will not detain or arrest individuals.