Detroit police chief plans to "terminate" two officers who contacted Border Patrol amid traffic stops

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he plans to "terminate" two officers after they contacted U.S. Customs and Border Protection during two separate traffic stops, adding that their actions were against the department's policy.

In a Board of Police Commissioners' meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12, Bettison says that under policy, officers are prohibited from contacting federal agents for translation services. Bettison says the calls resulted in the individuals being detained by federal agents.

"Contacting Border Patrol, ICE or other federal agencies for translation services is strictly prohibited, as it subjects individuals to extreme scrutiny," Bettison said, adding that the department is working with a company that offers certified translation services.

"There's absolutely no reason to contact federal law enforcement agencies to assist with translation services," Bettison said.


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