The episode we discuss the issues surrounding law enforcement's role with regard to immigration in the community. We go in-depth on how local authorities manage undocumented workers and the challenges of illegal immigration, and where reform and the federal system fits into the big picture. Our guests are Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown and SLCPD Public Relations Directo Christina Judd.
With millions of undocumented people living across America, the issue of immigration has become a major challenge for law enforcement agencies nationwide. In cities and towns everywhere, local police are facing an enormous challenge as they attempt to serve and protect communities and the residents who live there, and they don't check for green cards. But one of the unintended consequences of the anti-immigration rhetoric heard today is the victimization of many of those residents who are too afraid to report crimes for fear of deportation.
How do police help those too scared to help themselves? Hear how local law enforcement is working to reach out to immigrants and the effort to keep them safe and target criminals trying to exploit a bad situation.
