Fridley Public Safety Statement Regarding Immigration Enforcement

Published on January 09, 2026

Outside of the Police Division at night

The Fridley Public Safety Department is aware of federal immigration enforcement activity occurring within our community. Immigration law is the responsibility of the federal government. The federal government does not notify the Fridley Public Safety Department of current operations.

Fridley Public Safety enforces only state and local laws. Our role is narrowly focused on maintaining public safety, preserving life and keeping the peace.

The “Statement on Immigration Enforcement” was created in early 2017 and represents the decades-long practice of the Fridley Public Safety Department. Our mission remains to provide impartial and professional public safety services to every member of our community. 

Statement on Immigration Enforcement

  • In the past, the Fridley Police Department has not made a practice of questioning people about their immigration status. The Fridley Police Department will continue this practice, unless a person’s immigration status specifically relates to an active investigation.
  • The Fridley Police Department will provide fair and impartial police services to all persons, regardless of their immigration status.
  • The Fridley Police Department participates in the U-Visa Program, which provides legal status to victims and witnesses of serious crimes if they cooperate with law enforcement during a criminal investigation.
  • The Fridley Police Department will assist local, state and federal law enforcement partners, when requested, with executing search warrants, arrest warrants, or other lawful orders as required by law.
  • The City of Fridley is not defined as a “Sanctuary City”, either by policy or practice. However, the Fridley Police Department will not actively seek out any individual for reasons based solely upon that individual’s actual or perceived immigration status, unless specifically required by a warrant or court order.

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