Detroit officers facing termination for allegedly contacting immigration authorities during traffic stops
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Two Detroit police officers are facing termination after Chief Todd Bettison accused them of contacting U.S. Customs and Border Protection during traffic stops, violating department policy.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
The two officers have not only been suspended, but Bettison has asked the city’s Board of Police Commissioners to approve their termination. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.
Bettison said the Detroit Police Department does not participate in immigration enforcement activities and stressed that maintaining community trust is critical to public safety efforts.
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