As a reminder, the City of Hillsboro Police Department does NOT have jurisdiction over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other federal immigration personnel. HPD officers CANNOT intervene in ICE operations and CANNOT assist you or protect you from federal arrest or legal consequences if you interfere with ICE operations. We do not want to create a false sense of security – you CANNOT legally impede federal immigration agents, or their vehicle movement, or break local laws. If you are instructed by federal law enforcement to move back, or other instructions, not following that command may lead to your arrest by federal agents or other repercussions. Please read this more detailed message from HPD: You may see Hillsboro Police officers or vehicles in the same area as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other federal immigration personnel. The presence of HPD officers near ICE operations should NOT be interpreted as cooperation or coordination with ICE. When HPD officers are near ICE activity, it is typically because: - We happen to be in the same general location in our city. - We have been called to the area to address a public safety issue - We are responding to a call for service - We are monitoring for immediate local safety concerns like traffic hazards or crowd management We understand that seeing Hillsboro police in these situations can be concerning, especially for families and individuals directly affected by immigration enforcement. What HPD CANNOT Do: Under Oregon law, local law enforcement agencies, including HPD, cannot use their resources to enforce federal immigration laws. This means: - HPD does not assist or participate in ICE enforcement actions - We do not intervene in ICE operations, and we cannot protect Hillsboro community members from federal arrest, or legal consequences of those who interfere with federal agents. Important SAFETY Reminder: Please do not interfere with ICE or any law enforcement personnel while they perform their duties. Interference, even when well-intentioned, can create safety risks for everyone involved and may result in your arrest, use of force or other repercussions. Hillsboro is a diverse and welcoming community. HPD is committed to serving all who live, work, and visit here with fairness, respect, and compassion.Watch video on Facebook.com