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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-03-26; Community-Police Engagement Commission; 04; Update on Federal Activities in the City of CarlsbadMeeting Date: March 26, 2026 To: Community-Police Engagement Commission From: Faviola Medina, Director of Constituent & Clerk Services Staff Contact: Christie Calderwood, Chief of Police christie.calderwood@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2216 Subject: Update on Federal Activities in the City of Carlsbad District: All Recommended Action Receive a presentation from the Chief of Police regarding the update provided to the City Council at the Feb. 3, 2026, City Council Meeting on what the Carlsbad Police Department has observed in terms of federal activities within the City of Carlsbad. Fiscal Analysis There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the informational report. Environmental Evaluation The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the city’s observations specific to recent federal activities in the City of Carlsbad is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Any subsequent action or direction stemming from the proposed action may require preparation of an environmental document in accordance with CEQA or the CEQA Guidelines. Exhibit 1. Feb. 3, 2026, City Council staff report (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) Community-Police Engagement Commission March 26, 2026 Item #4 Page 1 of 2 Exhibit 1 Feb. 3, 2026, City Council staff report (on file in the Office of the City Clerk) March 26, 2026 Item #4 Page 2 of 2 Update on Federal Activities in the City of Carlsbad Christie Calderwood, Chief of Police March 26, 2026 2 POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES •Policy 428 and compliance with Senate Bill 54 •Protocol for ICE Administrative Warrants •Protocol for Federal Criminal Arrest Warrants 3 The California Values Act (SB 54)ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES Pursuant to SB 54, the Police Department DOES NOT: •Use local law enforcement resources or personnel for federal civil immigration enforcement •Inquire into immigration status or honor immigration detainers •Share nonpublic personal information with immigration authorities •Conduct arrests based solely on civil immigration warrants •Transfer persons to immigration authorities without judicial authorization •Deputize or place officers under federal supervision for immigration enforcement •Use immigration authorities as interpreters •Provide dedicated space or detention facilities for federal immigration custody 4 ACTIVITY ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES Interactions with Federal Agencies Communication with Federal Agencies Investigations involving Federal Agencies 5 POLICE DEPARTMENT ROLE IF CALLED TO THE SCENE •Keep the peace by ensuring safety for all •Enforce the law •1st Amendment protections ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES 6 ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES QUESTIONS? 7 The California Values Act (SB 54)ITEM 5: FEDERAL ACTIVITIES Pursuant to SB 54, the Police Department MAY : •Investigate or arrest for certain serious federal reentry offenses (8 U.S.C. § 1326) when discovered during unrelated law enforcement activity, subject to transfer rules •Respond to requests for an individual’s criminal history information, as permitted by state law •Participate in joint law enforcement task forces focused on non-immigration crimes and share information for those investigations, consistent with local policy •Make inquiries necessary to certify individuals as potential victims for T or U visas, as required by federal law •Allow immigration authorities to interview individuals in custody, in compliance with the TRUTH Act requirements