Department 'Was Not Aware' Of ICE Operation In Mount Prospect: Police

MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — Following reports on social media regarding a possible immigration-related operation Thursday morning, the Mount Prospect Police Department said it "was not aware" of the situation.

"Federal law enforcement agencies do not notify us prior to conducting any immigration related enforcement operations within the Village," Mount Prospect police said Thursday night. "As a reminder, the Illinois Trust Act prohibits Illinois law enforcement agencies from participating, supporting or assisting in any capacity with an immigration agent’s enforcement operations. The Mount Prospect Police Department adheres to this law."

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Police said residents should call 911 if they see any activity that appears suspicious and/or disturbing, but added that Mount Prospect officers may not interfere with or prevent a federal law enforcement officer from conducting an immigration related enforcement operation.

"Our mission remains focused on community safety and serving all members of our community with fairness, tolerance and equality," MPPD said.