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Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux is denying rumors that his officers assist with immigration arrests.
Comeaux says he recently turned down a $25 million federal offer to join a program with ICE.
The chief says officers only assist ICE with perimeter security and transport.
DALLAS - Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux is shutting down rumors that his officers are assisting ICE agents with immigration arrests.
Comeaux told the board in a Tuesday meeting that none of his officers have ever gone out with ICE agents to make an immigration arrest.
The chief made the remarks at Tuesday's Community Police Oversight board meeting after being pressed by several board members.
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