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 P.W. police chief wins human rights award for immigration policy
Prince William County Police Chief Charlie T. Deane won an award from his colleagues for his efforts to promote and protect human rights as he implemented the County Board of Supervisors' 2007 directive that the police department check the immigration status of anyone officers detained.
The 2009 International Association of Chiefs of Police Civil Rights Certificate of Recognition was given to Deane for "his courageous and steadfast effort to protect civil rights," the IACP said in a letter to Deane as it gave him the award.
In 2007, Deane was given 60 days to develop an illegal-immigration enforcement policy.
Deane implemented the policy in three phases. The first goal was to acquire federal immigration authority for the department. Next, the department started a public information campaign that focused on the immigrant community to make sure it knew officers would not arrest crime victims or witnesses, regardless of their immigration status. Finally, he established a multiyear evaluation of the policy conducted by independent groups.
"His actions and leadership strategies made it clear that the protection of civil and human rights, particularly in relation to the most vulnerable segments of the community, were of primary importance," Prince William County Deputy Police Chief Barry Barnard wrote in his nominating letter.
The IACP concluded that "as a result of [Deane's] specific actions and leadership, a fair, lawful, and reasonable policy was created and instituted."
The organization added, "While the debate regarding illegal immigration enforcement continues, Chief Deane's approach and process can serve as a blueprint for other jurisdictions. Additionally, residents have been shown that the police department is committed to maintaining trust and cooperation between ALL members of the community."
(2009/12/22 - Washington Examiner/ by FREEMAN KLOPOTT Examiner Staff Writer) |
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