Pleasantville police chief addresses residents' concerns about ICE presence
Agents have recently been spotted in Pleasantville, as well as in Sleepy Hollow, Peekskill, and Ramapo.
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Amid growing concerns over the increased visibility of federal immigration enforcement in the village and surrounding areas, Pleasantville police are aiming to reassure the community.
Agents have recently been spotted in Pleasantville, as well as in Sleepy Hollow, Peekskill, and Ramapo.
During a recent meeting, Pleasantville Police Chief Erik Grutzner addressed the community's concerns, stating, "If there are situations where we're asked to hold people, or investigate them for anything that's out of the purview of what we've done in the past, then we are respectfully declining those requests."
Officials clarified that they have no current knowledge of ICE conducting raids in the village, but in past instances, the department was only informed on the morning of such activities. Residents are encouraged to contact local police if they suspect an ICE raid is occurring, allowing authorities to monitor the situation.
Police say the community should still feel safe coming to them as victims and/or witnesses or if they need help, regardless of immigration status.
