Bridgeport Public Colleges introduced Tuesday its pointers to guard college students if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) brokers tried to raid any faculties.
The announcement got here a day after President Trump was sworn in because the forty seventh president and the appearing director of the Division of Homeland Safety issued a directive ending the nation’s coverage that ICE brokers wouldn’t conduct actions in or close to “sensitive” areas, resembling church buildings or faculties.
“Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense,” the directive states.
“Every student in Bridgeport, regardless of their immigration status, has the right to feel secure and supported in our schools,” Avery stated within the launch. “I became an educator to advocate for all students, and I will ensure their rights and privacy are upheld. Our schools will remain a safe space where all students can learn, grow, and succeed without fear or discrimination.”
He didn’t point out that any ICE raids had been deliberate in Bridgeport.
Avery stated Bridgeport Public Colleges doesn’t accumulate or retailer data relating to the immigration standing of its college students to guard their privateness.
Safe the Premises: Use the intercom to speak with the official. If obligatory, lock all exterior doorways to forestall unauthorized entry and make sure the security of scholars and workers.
Meet the Officer on the Entrance: All the time meet the ICE officer on the faculty entrance, the place all guests are screened for entry.
Request Officer Info: Ask for the ICE officer’s title, badge/ID quantity, and the rationale for the go to throughout faculty hours.
Contact the Superintendent’s Workplace: Instantly notify the Superintendent’s workplace to make sure they’re knowledgeable and might take the mandatory motion.
Do Not Bodily Intervene: If the ICE officer doesn’t adjust to district protocols, don’t try to bodily intervene. As a substitute, collect as a lot data as doable and notify district safety supervisors and the Superintendent’s workplace.
