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D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith faces social media mockery after appearing confused by reporter's question about chain of command following Trump's federalization of department.
The Washington, DC police chief's apparent bewilderment over a very simple question from a reporter could have a simple explanation.
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DC cops allowed to alert ICE about illegal immigrants during traffic stops in sanctuary city shift
DC Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith issued an order giving cops the authority to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about potential illegal immigrants not in MPD custody.
AG Pam Bondi moves to scrap restrictions on collaboration between local law enforcement and federal immigration agents as part of President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown
An executive order issued Aug. 14 reverses a long-standing policy prohibiting local officers from assisting ICE agents.
The position will give Cole the same authority as Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith, who reports directly to Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.