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New Bedford Police Department Issues Guidance to Officers on ICE Interactions

Policy ID

BOS-ADM-2025-9-24
Local Response
New Bedford
Administrative

Short Description

The police chief in New Bedford, MA, a suburb of Boston, issued a memo to its police force detailing how officers should interact and respond to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in the city. The guidance includes requiring New Bedford police officers to activate their body cameras when responding and fully document each incident.

Date Adopted

09/24/2025

References

See Also

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Immigrant Rights Package

08/05/2026
Statewide
Legislative Action
MA

Amherst, MA Town Manager Issues Guidance for Local Response to Federal Immigration Enforcement

03/03/2026
Amherst
Executive Order
MA

Boston Mayor Restricts ICE Use of Public Property and Promote Transparency

02/05/2026
Boston
Executive Order
MA