We are here to serve everyone in Chandler with compassion and respect, regardless of immigration status.
We recognize there are many questions surrounding the potential presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the City of Chandler. Therefore, we want to make our role clear in the event ICE or any other federal law enforcement agency conducts an operation in our city.
This page has been created to help address questions Chandler businesses and residents may have about immigration enforcement in our community.
The Chandler Police Department does not enforce immigration law and will not ask anyone in the community for documents related to citizenship. It is their responsibility to uphold Arizona's state laws and local regulations, as well as protect public safety.
Chandler Police do, however, by policy, respond to requests for assistance from law enforcement agencies at the local, state, tribal and federal level. Typically, that response would be to assist with traffic control, scene safety and police visibility in the area.
It's important to note that no agency is obligated to notify the Chandler Police Department of any pre-planned operation in our city.
- Chandler Police officers always identify themselves in the performance of their duties and must verbally identify themselves if asked.
- Officers responding to calls for service or conducting law enforcement operations do not use mouth covers that completely cover their faces. Full face coverings are not allowed per uniform policy.
- Officers' uniforms display visible identification of the Chandler Police Department, such as department badges and name plates corresponding to their assignment.
- Chandler Police officers do not participate in immigration enforcement operations within our community or anywhere, which includes commercial establishments, streets, or neighborhoods.
Please continue to contact the City of Chandler and Chandler Police in emergencies and whenever assistance is needed.
If you have contact with someone who claims to be a Chandler Police officer, but refuses to identify themselves or does not wear visible department identification:
- Call or text 911 immediately if the situation is happening at the moment.
- For non-emergency concerns, call or text the Chandler Police Department at 480-782-4130.
We understand the fear and uncertainty families, businesses, and nonprofits may feel. There are many organizations who can help people understand their rights, including: