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1 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) Committee Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Lincoln Room 5 Sunday, March 12, :30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Joel Price, Chair Cleophus King, Vice Chair Kristin Szakos, Vice Chair Mayor Council President Council Member Thousand Oaks, California Bessemer, Alabama Charlottesville, Virginia Yucel Ors Program Director Ors@nlc.org

2 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION FEDERAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE AGENDA 1:30 Convene & Pledge of Allegiance 1:35 Welcome & Introductions The Honorable Joel Price Chairman Mayor, Thousand Oaks, Calif. 1:45 Federal Advocacy Update Yucel (u-jel) Ors Program Director, Federal Advocacy National League of Cities, Washington, D.C. PSCP Committee Discussion Topics (The Committee identified the topics during the January 24 th conference call.) 2:00 Sanctuary Cities President Donald J. Trump signed the Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States executive order intended to prohibit federal funding to so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions." The order ambiguously defines sanctuary jurisdiction and empowers the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to choose which jurisdictions would fall into that category. The Committee will discuss the federal and local policy implications of the federal government effort to require local law enforcement officers to take on the duties of federal immigration enforcement agents. (Review NMP Sec 6.01.H) 2:30 Substance Abuse & Criminal Justice Over the past decade, there has been a considerable shift in the treatment of individuals suffering from substance abuse disorders. Previously, many of these individuals were arrested and received criminal convictions. Today, communities are looking at alternatives to incarceration such as drug courts and medical treatment programs to help individuals overcome their substance abuse disorder. Some states are also legalizing medical and recreational use marijuana, which is in direct conflict with existing federal law. The Committee will discuss the federal policy implications for the changing landscape of substance abuse and criminal justice reform.

3 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION FEDERAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE AGENDA 3:00 Body Worn Cameras Many cities are considering equipping their law enforcement officers with body worn cameras (BWC). This equipment is raising a number of challenges for cities that have already deployed the cameras and cities that are intending to deploy them in the near future. The Committee will discuss the federal and local policy implications for cities that chose to equip or not equip their law enforcement officers with BWCs. 3:30 Mental Health & Public Safety The changing role of law enforcement and emergency response is leading to greater responsibilities for local officials to help individuals with mental illness and disabilities. The Committee will discuss how the federal government should support local governments in providing greater resources to respond to individuals with mental illness. (Review NMP Resolution #24) 4:00 Other Topics of Discussion Hate Crimes (Review NMP Sec 6.01.A) Veterans Courts (Review of NMP Resolution #24) Human Trafficking (Review of NMP Sec I) 4: Committee Work Plan Future Meeting Dates and Locations o June 19 21: Leadership Summit Cleveland. Ohio o The Committee will determine if it will hold a fall meeting in Washington D.C. and conduct lobbying briefings on public safety issues on Capitol Hill. If members decide not to have a fall meeting in D.C., the committee will need volunteers to host the fall meeting in September or October. o Nov 15 18: City Summit, Charlotte, NC Agendas items for the next meeting. 5:00 Wrap Up & Adjournment

4 NLC POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND ADVOCACY PROCESS As a resource and advocate for more than 19,000 cities, towns and villages, the National League of Cities (NLC) brings municipal officials together to influence federal policy affecting local governments. NLC adopts positions on federal actions, programs and proposals that directly impact municipalities and formalizes those positions in the National Municipal Policy (NMP), which guides NLC s federal advocacy efforts. NLC divides its advocacy efforts into seven subject areas: Community and Economic Development Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Human Development Information Technology and Communications Public Safety and Crime Prevention Transportation and Infrastructure Services For each of the seven issue areas, a Federal Advocacy Committee advocates in support of NLC s federal policy positions. Members of each Committee serve for one calendar year, and are appointed by the NLC President. Federal Advocacy Committees Federal Advocacy Committee members are responsible for advocating on legislative priorities, providing input on legislative priorities, and reviewing and approving policy proposals and resolutions. Additionally, Committee members engage in networking and sharing of best practices. Federal Advocacy Committees are comprised of local elected and appointed city and town officials from NLC member cities. NLC members must apply annually for membership to a Federal Advocacy Committee. The NLC President makes appointments for chair, vice chairs, and general membership. In addition to leading the Federal Advocacy Committees, those appointed as Committee chairs will also serve on NLC s Board of Directors during their leadership year. At the Congressional City Conference, Federal Advocacy Committee members are called upon to advocate for NLC s legislative priorities on Capitol Hill, as well as develop the committee s agenda and work plan for the year. Committee members meet throughout the year to further the plan, hear from guest presenters, discuss advocacy strategies and develop specific policy amendments and resolutions. At the Congress of Cities, Committee members review and approve policy proposals and resolutions. These action items are then forwarded to NLC s Resolutions Committee and are considered at the Annual Business Meeting, also held during the Congress of Cities. Advocacy Throughout the year, Committee members participate in advocacy efforts to influence the federal decisionmaking process, focusing on actions concerning local governments and communities. During the Congressional City Conference, Committee members have an opportunity, and are encouraged, to meet with their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill. When NLC members are involved in the legislative process and share their expertise and experiences with Congress, municipalities have a stronger national voice, affecting the outcomes of federal policy debates that impact cities and towns.

5 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION (PSCP) POLICY AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE 2017 WORK PLAN DEVELOPMENT The main purpose of the PSCP Policy and Advocacy Committee meeting at the Congressional City Conference is to provide input that guides the development of the 2017 PSCP work plan. As a Committee member, you will have the opportunity to comment on these issues and you are also encouraged to bring any additional policy topics to the floor that you would like the Committee to consider this year NLC Advocacy Priorities The NLC leadership is recommending that the Committee continue take an active role advocating the following issue areas. National League of Cities Announces 2017 Federal Priorities In 2015, NLC convened a number of highly respected city leaders to form a Presidential Election Task Force with the goal of forging a truly bipartisan campaign platform for cities. The campaign, Cities Lead, was built on a platform of three issues important to every city: public safety, infrastructure, and the economy. While there is a fair amount of uncertainty about the priorities of the Trump Administration and the 115th Congress, NLC is certain that these three issues are areas where cities and the administration can find common ground to move America forward. With input from NLC members, NLC s leadership selected this Federal Action Agenda to guide NLC s advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and with the Administration in The agenda emphasizes the connected nature of federal action and local economic efforts and provides a framework to empower cities to address the challenges we face and move our nation forward. Public Safety Public safety is crucial to building strong, safe communities and creating an economy that works for all residents. Cities and towns annually spend more than $64 billion on law enforcement operations alone. A majority of these funds go to employing more than 600,000 law enforcement professionals on a full-time basis. Taken together, investments by cities and the federal government have had a clear and measurable impact in making America s streets safer and our communities stronger. The partnership among local, state and federal governments has produced significant reductions not only in overall crime rates, but particularly in the rates of violent crime and property crime. Recent FBI statistics indicate that the national rate of violent crime today is roughly half of what it was in 1993, and it is continuing to decline. While cities have made tremendous progress through adoption of community policing strategies for positive, proactive engagement with the public, there is much more to be done. Although

6 crime is down nationally, in many cities across the country, crime continues to be a significant barrier to individual and family safety, quality of life, and social cohesion, particularly in racially diverse and disadvantaged neighborhoods. A key to improving public safety and quality of life and ensuring stability for local economies is building trust between police and the public. With recent events across the nation showing the need for stronger police community relations, government must work together at all levels to bolster community oriented policing programs in cities. This will require a challenging mix of research, policy reform and political capital. In partnership with the federal government, cities are committed to evaluating police performance and taking all necessary steps to make our cities safer for all residents. As recent events have demonstrated, good relations between police and the communities they serve are vital to a healthy city. Local leaders have played an essential role in bringing together police chiefs, frontline officers, civic leaders, stakeholders, nonprofits and associations to help develop effective policy to build trust between communities and law enforcement. To strengthen city efforts to improve public safety, we ask the administration to: Expand technical assistance programs within the Department of Justice that could assist hundreds of cities and towns in developing evidenced-based community policing programs that build trust, improve community relations, and reduce racial tensions and crime rates; Provide sufficient funding to support coordination and cooperation between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; and Take action to reduce the epidemic of gun violence that plagues our nation. Infrastructure Infrastructure investment is essential to driving economic growth at all levels. Improvements in transportation, water and broadband draw new businesses and jobs to cities and their regions, while creating a better climate for current businesses to expand and add workers. U.S. government policy plays a formative role in supporting the infrastructure that cultivates successful cities. History shows how forward thinking leadership on infrastructure at the federal level can pave the way for a strong economy. The Federal Highway Act of 1956 connected America s cities and towns and supported the growth and success of our regional and national economies. The Clean Water Act of 1972 and the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 restored America s waterways and ensured the availability of clean water making America s cities more livable and more attractive for business. But today, it appears we have forgotten about the essential role of infrastructure investment in supporting quality of life and robust economic growth. Critical infrastructure across the nation is in a state of neglect and disrepair. 32 percent of America s major roads are rated as being in poor or mediocre condition, and that number is only expected to grow as we continue to under invest by nearly half of what is needed to keep our roads in a state of good repair. Likewise, much of our water infrastructure was built in the post-world War II period and is in need of critical updates - an estimated 240,000 water main breaks happen each year in our country.

7 Furthermore, we must reexamine how federal infrastructure dollars are supporting 21st century economic trends. Since 1992, roughly 80 percent of all federal transportation funding has been reserved for the highway system, at the expense of alternative modes. In 2014, rush-hour commuters spent an estimated 6.9 billion hours in traffic, up from 6.4 billion in 2010, at significant cost to the nation. In addition, at a time in our economic history where access to information is paramount to opportunity and prosperity, our nation s broadband system is failing many communities across the country. Around 15 percent of U.S. households or approximately 47 million Americans do not have Internet in their homes. Adding to these problems is the impact of extreme weather events. Heat waves, droughts, heavy downpours, floods, and hurricanes are straining existing infrastructure and introducing new challenges. The investments our federal leaders make to strengthen and modernize our nation s infrastructure will set the foundation for the next century of economic progress. To preserve our economic leadership in the world, the next president must make a priority addressing the woeful state of U.S. infrastructure and make the investments needed to support continued and accelerated growth in cities and throughout the country. To help modernize our nation s infrastructure, we ask the administration to: Act as a champion for tax-exempt municipal bonds, the primary financing mechanism for state and local infrastructure projects. Any policy to alter the tax-exempt status of these bonds will cost local governments billions of dollars and prevent many projects from going forward; Support adequate and reliable long-term funding for infrastructure reflecting local needs and priorities; Support a vibrant web of connected transportation options from transit and air to railways, roads, and waterways as a means to reduce congestion, protect the environment, and stimulate economic development; and Encourage and promote deployment of broadband networks in a competitive and technologically neutral manner, while preserving local authority to take action to ensure that residents have access to high-speed Internet and other communications services. The Economy Cities are the engine of our nation s economy. From roads and transit to parks and libraries, to law enforcement and emergency services, cities create the conditions that drive new business, spur innovation, and attract talent and investment. Six years after the Great Recession, the nation s economy has turned a corner in many respects. According to NLC s 2015 survey of local economic conditions, the economy is improving in nearly all cities, with 28 percent of cities reporting vast improvement, and 65 percent reporting at least slight improvement. While job growth, increasing residential property values, and improved retail sector health stabilize local economies, these rising tides have failed to lift all boats. The state of our economy today is a tale of two cities. We see an economy that continues to outpace the rest of the world in innovation, but also one that is weighed down by slow productivity growth, suppressed wages and stubborn unemployment.

8 The recovery of the housing market in many cities is a double-edged sword. Rising home prices are helping to replenish local tax bases, but at the same time exacerbating the affordable housing crisis. According to the NLC 2015 survey, the median income of residents has increased in 53 percent of cities, but demand for survival services, such as food banks and homeless shelters, also has risen. Cities work best when the economy works for everyone. A critical task facing the next president will be resolving these disparities. To start, all levels of government must work together to cultivate a skilled workforce to meet 21st century employer needs. The economic competitiveness and long-term success of our cities are directly tied to the quality and skills of the workforce. The federal government also has a vital role to play in supporting the entrepreneurs and small businesses that make our local economies centers of innovation and economic reinvention. Entrepreneurs and small businesses not only create well-paying jobs, they deliver vital goods and services, generate sales tax revenue, and contribute to the unique character and livability of city neighborhoods. Local leaders are in a unique position to support solutions to our nation s complex economic challenges. Cities stand ready to work with the next president to do what cities do best: create environments that support workers, grow businesses, and strengthen local, state and national economies. To help cities strengthen the economy, we ask the administration to: Increase federal funding for workforce development and training programs that provide basic skills training and opportunities to upgrade skills to adjust to changing job market demands; Leverage federal resources to support universal pre-k, afterschool programs and other initiatives that ensure that all children and youth have an opportunity to graduate from high school prepared for post-secondary education or employment; and Support federal economic development tools such as New Markets Tax Credits and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which allow cities to drive investment in struggling neighborhoods, attract and retain businesses, and grow jobs. Alongside our Cities Lead Advocacy Agenda, NLC also remains focused on specific legislative priorities. Our top asks for Congress this year are to protect tax-exempt municipal bonds, to authorize the collection of sales tax on internet purchases, and to allocate funding for infrastructure directly to local governments.

9 Alabama Gary Palmer (AL-REP-6) Terri Sewell (AL-DEM-7) Completed Arizona Ruben Gallego (AZ-DEM-7) Trent Franks (AZ-REP-8) Completed Raul Grijalva (AZ-DEM-3) David Schweiker (AZ-DEM-6) Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-DEM-9) Completed Paul Gosar (AZ-REP-4) Completed California Julia Brownley (CA-DEM-26) Completed Anna Eshoo (CA-DEM-18) Completed Rohit Khanna (CA-DEM-17) Completed Lou Correa (CA-DEM-46) Pete Aguilar (CA-DEM-31) Norma Torres (CA-DEM-35) Completed Paul Cook (CA-REP-8) - Completed Colorado Diana DeGette (CO-DEM-1) Completed Mike Coffman (CO-REP-6) Completed Ed Perlmutter (CO-DEM-7) Completed Jared Polis (CO-DEM-2) Completed Cory Gardner (CO-REP-SEN) Completed Connecticut Jim Himes (CT-DEM-4) Florida Matt Gaetz (FL-REP-1) Completed Lois Frankel (FL-DEM-21) Brian Mast (FL-REP-18) Alcee Hastings (FL-DEM-20) Ted Deutch (FL-DEM-22) Completed Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-DEM-23) Tom Rooney (FL-REP-17) Completed Alfred Lawson (FL-DEM-5) Completed Neal Dunn (FL-REP-2) Completed Vern Buchanan (FL-REP-16) Georgia John Lewis (GA-DEM-5) David Scott (GA-DEM-13) Completed Earl Carter (GA-REP-1) Completed Drew Ferguson (GA-REP-3) Completed Indiana Peter Visclosky (IN-DEM-1) Joe Donnelly (IN-DEM- SEN) Completed Congressional Meetings Maryland John Sarbanes (MD-DEM-3) Steny Hoyer (MD-DEM-5) Anthony Brown (MD-DEM-4) Completed Jamie Raskin (MD-DEM-8) Completed Benjamin Cardin (MD-DEM-SEN) Completed Chris Van Hollen (MD-DME-SEN) Completed Michigan Dave Trott (MI-REP-11) Brenda Lawrence (MI-DEM-14) Missouri Emanuel Cleaver (MO-DEM-5) North Carolina Brenda Lawrence (MI-DEM-14) David Rouzer (NC-REP-7) Completed Robert Pittenger (NC-REP-9) Walter Jones (NC-REP-3) G.K. Butterfield (NC-DEM-1) Mark Meadows (NC-REP-11) Completed George Holding (NC-REP-1) Completed Oklahoma Jim Bridenstine (OK-REP-1) Tennessee Phil Roe (TN-REP-1) Completed Texas Bill Flores (TX-REP-17) Marc Veasey (TX-DEM-33) Completed Joe Barton (TX-REP-6) Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-DEM-30) Completed Pete Sessions (TX-REP-32) Randy Weber (TX-REP-14) Ted Poe (TX-REP-2) Jodey Arrington (TX-REP-19) Completed Vincente Gonzalez (TX-DEM-15) Completed Virginia Dave Brat (VA-REP-7) Tom Garrett (VA-REP-5) Washington Adam Smith (WA-DEM-9) Completed Wyoming Liz Cheney (WY-REP-AL) Completed

10 NLC Statement on Executive Orders Addressing Public Safety February 10, 2017 WASHINGTON February 10, 2017 On Thursday, President Donald J. Trump signed a series of executive orders addressing law enforcement and public safety. The executive orders direct Attorney General Jeff Sessions to appoint individuals to a national Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety; to evaluate federal grant programs that support law enforcement officers; and to recommend changes based on that evaluation. In response to these directives, the National League of Cities (NLC) issued the following statement: The National League of Cities supports President Trump s actions to evaluate and improve federal programs that support local public safety and crime prevention efforts. Crime rates in cities have steadily fallen over the past decade, and the longstanding federal-local partnership on 9

11 community-oriented policing should be recognized as a primary reason for that improvement. It is also true that some cities are experiencing a recent increase in violent crime, and improved officer training and community policing strategies can be part of the solution. As the voice of America s 19,000 cities, the National League of Cities strongly urges Attorney General Sessions to appoint local elected officials who represent both large and small cities to the Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety. City leaders provide an essential viewpoint to comprehensively evaluate public safety programs as one part of the solution for neighborhoods in distress. The National League of Cities looks forward to working with the White House and the Department of Justice to appoint local elected officials to serve on the task force. We are a partner and resource that can provide insight and data on programs that work in cities to reduce violent crime and improve public safety. More information on public safety in cities can be found here. ###

12 The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 09, 2017 Presidential Executive Order on a Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety EXECUTIVE ORDER TASK FORCE ON CRIME REDUCTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to reduce crime and restore public safety to communities across the Nation, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the executive branch to reduce crime in America. Many communities across the Nation are suffering from high rates of violent crime. A focus on law and order and the safety and security of the American people requires a commitment to enforcing the law and developing policies that comprehensively address illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and violent crime. The Department of Justice shall take the lead on Federal actions to support law enforcement efforts nationwide and to collaborate with State, tribal, and local jurisdictions to restore public safety to all of our communities. Sec. 2. Task Force. (a) In furtherance of the policy described in section 1 of this order, I hereby direct the Attorney General to establish, and to appoint or designate an individual or individuals to chair, a Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety (Task Force). The Attorney General shall, to the extent permitted by law, provide administrative support and funding for the Task Force. (b) The Attorney General shall determine the characteristics of the Task Force, which shall be composed of individuals appointed or designated by him.

13 (c) The Task Force shall: (i) exchange information and ideas among its members that will be useful in developing strategies to reduce crime, including, in particular, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and violent crime; (ii) based on that exchange of information and ideas, develop strategies to reduce crime; (iii) identify deficiencies in existing laws that have made them less effective in reducing crime and propose new legislation that could be enacted to improve public safety and reduce crime; (iv) evaluate the availability and adequacy of crime-related data and identify measures that could improve data collection in a manner that will aid in the understanding of crime trends and in the reduction of crime; and (v) conduct any other studies and develop any other recommendations as directed by the Attorney General. (d) The Task Force shall meet as required by the Attorney General and shall be dissolved once it has accomplished the objectives set forth in subsection (c) of this section, as determined by the Attorney General. (e) The Task Force shall submit at least one report to the President within 1 year from the date of this order, and a subsequent report at least once per year thereafter while the Task Force remains in existence. The structure of the report is left to the discretion of the Attorney General. In its first report to the President and in any subsequent reports, the Task Force shall summarize its findings and recommendations under subsections (c)(ii) through (c)(v) of this section. Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

14 (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP THE WHITE HOUSE, February 9, 2017

15 The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 09, 2017 Presidential Executive Order on Preventing Violence Against Federal, State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement Officers EXECUTIVE ORDER PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST FEDERAL, STATE, TRIBAL, AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. It shall be the policy of the executive branch to: (a) enforce all Federal laws in order to enhance the protection and safety of Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers, and thereby all Americans; (b) develop strategies, in a process led by the Department of Justice (Department) and within the boundaries of the Constitution and existing Federal laws, to further enhance the protection and safety of Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers; and (c) pursue appropriate legislation, consistent with the Constitution's regime of limited and enumerated Federal powers, that will define new Federal crimes, and increase penalties for existing Federal crimes, in order to prevent violence against Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers.

16 Sec. 2. Implementation. In furtherance of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the Attorney General shall: (a) develop a strategy for the Department's use of existing Federal laws to prosecute individuals who commit or attempt to commit crimes of violence against Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers; (b) coordinate with State, tribal, and local governments, and with law enforcement agencies at all levels, including other Federal agencies, in prosecuting crimes of violence against Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers in order to advance adequate multi-jurisdiction prosecution efforts; (c) review existing Federal laws to determine whether those laws are adequate to address the protection and safety of Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers; (d) following that review, and in coordination with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, make recommendations to the President for legislation to address the protection and safety of Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers, including, if warranted, legislation defining new crimes of violence and establishing new mandatory minimum sentences for existing crimes of violence against Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers, as well as for related crimes; (e) coordinate with other Federal agencies to develop an executive branch strategy to prevent violence against Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers; (f) thoroughly evaluate all grant funding programs currently administered by the Department to determine the extent to which its grant funding supports and protects Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers; and (g) recommend to the President any changes to grant funding, based on the evaluation required by subsection (f) of this section, including recommendations for legislation, as appropriate, to adequately support and protect Federal, State, tribal, and local law enforcement officers. Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

17 (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP THE WHITE HOUSE, February 9, 2017

18 Sanctuary Cities Order Overly Broad, Does Little to Fix Nation s Broken Immigration System January 26, 2017 Immigration reform must not mandate that cities and towns serve as agents for federal immigration enforcement or erode local policecommunity trust. WASHINGTON January 26, 2017 President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order yesterday intended to prohibit federal funding to so-called "sanctuary jurisdictions." The order ambiguously defines sanctuary jurisdiction and empowers the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security to choose which jurisdictions would fall into that category. In response to the executive order, "Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States," National League of Cities (NLC) President Matt Zone, councilmember, Cleveland, released the following statement:

19 "There appears to be a false assumption that sanctuary cities' prevent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from enforcing immigration laws. This could not be further from the truth. In practice, federal programs intended to partner with cities and towns on immigration enforcement are broken. "The reality is that in cities across the nation, police departments are routinely cooperating with ICE's immigration enforcement efforts, while at the same time building constructive relationships with their communities to improve public safety. The order signed by President Trump does not clearly define sanctuary jurisdictions, so it is difficult to foresee how and which cities will be impacted by the order. "Legislative efforts in 2016 to define and penalize sanctuary cities were defeated in Congress, which could have cost cities up to $137 million or more in COPS hiring grants. We call on President Trump to open a dialogue with city leaders, and work with local governments to enact real, comprehensive immigration reform that respects the principles of local control." ###

20 The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 25, 2017 Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States EXECUTIVE ORDER ENHANCING PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNITED STATES By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C et seq.), and in order to ensure the public safety of the American people in communities across the United States as well as to ensure that our Nation's immigration laws are faithfully executed, I hereby declare the policy of the executive branch to be, and order, as follows: Section 1. Purpose. Interior enforcement of our Nation's immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States. Many aliens who illegally enter the United States and those who overstay or otherwise violate the terms of their visas present a significant threat to national security and public safety. This is particularly so for aliens who engage in criminal conduct in the United States. Sanctuary jurisdictions across the United States willfully violate Federal law in an attempt to shield aliens from removal from the United States. These jurisdictions have caused immeasurable harm to the American people and to the very fabric of our Republic. Tens of thousands of removable aliens have been released into communities across the country, solely because their home countries refuse to accept their

21 repatriation. Many of these aliens are criminals who have served time in our Federal, State, and local jails. The presence of such individuals in the United States, and the practices of foreign nations that refuse the repatriation of their nationals, are contrary to the national interest. Although Federal immigration law provides a framework for Federal-State partnerships in enforcing our immigration laws to ensure the removal of aliens who have no right to be in the United States, the Federal Government has failed to discharge this basic sovereign responsibility. We cannot faithfully execute the immigration laws of the United States if we exempt classes or categories of removable aliens from potential enforcement. The purpose of this order is to direct executive departments and agencies (agencies) to employ all lawful means to enforce the immigration laws of the United States. Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the executive branch to: (a) Ensure the faithful execution of the immigration laws of the United States, including the INA, against all removable aliens, consistent with Article II, Section 3 of the United States Constitution and section 3331 of title 5, United States Code; (b) Make use of all available systems and resources to ensure the efficient and faithful execution of the immigration laws of the United States; (c) Ensure that jurisdictions that fail to comply with applicable Federal law do not receive Federal funds, except as mandated by law; (d) Ensure that aliens ordered removed from the United States are promptly removed; and (e) Support victims, and the families of victims, of crimes committed by removable aliens. Sec. 3. Definitions. The terms of this order, where applicable, shall have the meaning provided by section 1101 of title 8, United States Code. Sec. 4. Enforcement of the Immigration Laws in the Interior of the United States. In furtherance of the policy described in section 2 of this order, I hereby direct agencies to employ all lawful means to ensure the faithful execution of the immigration laws of the United States against all removable aliens.

22 Sec. 5. Enforcement Priorities. In executing faithfully the immigration laws of the United States, the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) shall prioritize for removal those aliens described by the Congress in sections 212(a)(2), (a)(3), and (a)(6)(c), 235, and 237(a)(2) and (4) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(2), (a)(3), and (a)(6)(c), 1225, and 1227(a)(2) and (4)), as well as removable aliens who: (a) Have been convicted of any criminal offense; (b) Have been charged with any criminal offense, where such charge has not been resolved; (c) Have committed acts that constitute a chargeable criminal offense; (d) Have engaged in fraud or willful misrepresentation in connection with any official matter or application before a governmental agency; (e) Have abused any program related to receipt of public benefits; (f) Are subject to a final order of removal, but who have not complied with their legal obligation to depart the United States; or (g) In the judgment of an immigration officer, otherwise pose a risk to public safety or national security. Sec. 6. Civil Fines and Penalties. As soon as practicable, and by no later than one year after the date of this order, the Secretary shall issue guidance and promulgate regulations, where required by law, to ensure the assessment and collection of all fines and penalties that the Secretary is authorized under the law to assess and collect from aliens unlawfully present in the United States and from those who facilitate their presence in the United States. Sec. 7. Additional Enforcement and Removal Officers. The Secretary, through the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, shall, to the extent permitted by law and subject to the availability of appropriations, take all appropriate action to hire 10,000 additional immigration officers, who shall complete relevant training and be authorized to perform the law enforcement functions described in section 287 of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1357). Sec. 8. Federal-State Agreements. It is the policy of the executive branch to empower State and local law enforcement agencies across the country to

23 perform the functions of an immigration officer in the interior of the United States to the maximum extent permitted by law. (a) In furtherance of this policy, the Secretary shall immediately take appropriate action to engage with the Governors of the States, as well as local officials, for the purpose of preparing to enter into agreements under section 287(g) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1357(g)). (b) To the extent permitted by law and with the consent of State or local officials, as appropriate, the Secretary shall take appropriate action, through agreements under section 287(g) of the INA, or otherwise, to authorize State and local law enforcement officials, as the Secretary determines are qualified and appropriate, to perform the functions of immigration officers in relation to the investigation, apprehension, or detention of aliens in the United States under the direction and the supervision of the Secretary. Such authorization shall be in addition to, rather than in place of, Federal performance of these duties. (c) To the extent permitted by law, the Secretary may structure each agreement under section 287(g) of the INA in a manner that provides the most effective model for enforcing Federal immigration laws for that jurisdiction. Sec. 9. Sanctuary Jurisdictions. It is the policy of the executive branch to ensure, to the fullest extent of the law, that a State, or a political subdivision of a State, shall comply with 8 U.S.C (a) In furtherance of this policy, the Attorney General and the Secretary, in their discretion and to the extent consistent with law, shall ensure that jurisdictions that willfully refuse to comply with 8 U.S.C (sanctuary jurisdictions) are not eligible to receive Federal grants, except as deemed necessary for law enforcement purposes by the Attorney General or the Secretary. The Secretary has the authority to designate, in his discretion and to the extent consistent with law, a jurisdiction as a sanctuary jurisdiction. The Attorney General shall take appropriate enforcement action against any entity that violates 8 U.S.C. 1373, or which has in effect a statute, policy, or practice that prevents or hinders the enforcement of Federal law. (b) To better inform the public regarding the public safety threats associated with sanctuary jurisdictions, the Secretary shall utilize the Declined Detainer

24 Outcome Report or its equivalent and, on a weekly basis, make public a comprehensive list of criminal actions committed by aliens and any jurisdiction that ignored or otherwise failed to honor any detainers with respect to such aliens. (c) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget is directed to obtain and provide relevant and responsive information on all Federal grant money that currently is received by any sanctuary jurisdiction. Sec. 10. Review of Previous Immigration Actions and Policies. (a) The Secretary shall immediately take all appropriate action to terminate the Priority Enforcement Program (PEP) described in the memorandum issued by the Secretary on November 20, 2014, and to reinstitute the immigration program known as "Secure Communities" referenced in that memorandum. (b) The Secretary shall review agency regulations, policies, and procedures for consistency with this order and, if required, publish for notice and comment proposed regulations rescinding or revising any regulations inconsistent with this order and shall consider whether to withdraw or modify any inconsistent policies and procedures, as appropriate and consistent with the law. (c) To protect our communities and better facilitate the identification, detention, and removal of criminal aliens within constitutional and statutory parameters, the Secretary shall consolidate and revise any applicable forms to more effectively communicate with recipient law enforcement agencies. Sec. 11. Department of Justice Prosecutions of Immigration Violators. The Attorney General and the Secretary shall work together to develop and implement a program that ensures that adequate resources are devoted to the prosecution of criminal immigration offenses in the United States, and to develop cooperative strategies to reduce violent crime and the reach of transnational criminal organizations into the United States. Sec. 12. Recalcitrant Countries. The Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State shall cooperate to effectively implement the sanctions provided by section 243(d) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1253(d)), as appropriate. The Secretary of State shall, to the maximum extent permitted by law, ensure that diplomatic efforts and negotiations with foreign states include as a condition

25 precedent the acceptance by those foreign states of their nationals who are subject to removal from the United States. Sec. 13. Office for Victims of Crimes Committed by Removable Aliens. The Secretary shall direct the Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take all appropriate and lawful action to establish within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement an office to provide proactive, timely, adequate, and professional services to victims of crimes committed by removable aliens and the family members of such victims. This office shall provide quarterly reports studying the effects of the victimization by criminal aliens present in the United States. Sec. 14. Privacy Act. Agencies shall, to the extent consistent with applicable law, ensure that their privacy policies exclude persons who are not United States citizens or lawful permanent residents from the protections of the Privacy Act regarding personally identifiable information. Sec. 15. Reporting. Except as otherwise provided in this order, the Secretary and the Attorney General shall each submit to the President a report on the progress of the directives contained in this order within 90 days of the date of this order and again within 180 days of the date of this order. Sec. 16. Transparency. To promote the transparency and situational awareness of criminal aliens in the United States, the Secretary and the Attorney General are hereby directed to collect relevant data and provide quarterly reports on the following: (a) the immigration status of all aliens incarcerated under the supervision of the Federal Bureau of Prisons; (b) the immigration status of all aliens incarcerated as Federal pretrial detainees under the supervision of the United States Marshals Service; and (c) the immigration status of all convicted aliens incarcerated in State prisons and local detention centers throughout the United States. Sec. 17. Personnel Actions. The Office of Personnel Management shall take appropriate and lawful action to facilitate hiring personnel to implement this order.

26 Sec. 18. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect: (i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or (ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations. (c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. DONALD J. TRUMP THE WHITE HOUSE, January 25, 2017.

27 2017 Public Safety and Crime Prevention (PSCP) Committee Roster Vice Chair Chair Vice Chair Cleophus King President City Council Bessemer, Alabama Joel Price Mayor Thousand Oaks, California Kristin Szakos City Council Member Charlottesville, Virginia Alabama Cynthia Donald, Councilor, Bessemer, Alabama James Reasor, City Councilmember, Midfield, Alabama Arizona Jamie Aldama, Councilmember, City of Glendale, Arizona Lauren Tolmachoff, Councilmember, City of Glendale, Arizona Sheri Lauritano, Vice Mayor, Goodyear, Arizona Guy Phillips, Councilman, City of Scottsdale, Arizona Sandi Nielson, Councilmember, Avondale, Arizona

28 California Marty Simonoff, Council Member, Brea, California Alan Wapner, Council Member, Ontario, California Jim Davis, Council Member, City of Sunnyvale, California Colorado Joyce Downing, Mayor, Northglenn, Colorado Ray Martinez, Councilman, Fort Collins, Colorado Jordan Sauers, Councilor, Northglenn, Colorado Barbara Cleland, Council member at large, Aurora, Colorado Connecticut AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia, Councilwoman, 134th District, Bridgeport, Connecticut Florida Neil Kerch, Deputy Mayor, Sunrise, Florida Scott Maddox, Commissioner, Tallahassee, Florida Jonathan Lewis, City Manager, City of North Port, Florida Lee Feldman, City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida Dawn Pardo, Councilwoman, Riviera Beach, Florida Tonya Davis Johnson, City Councilwoman, Riviera Beach, Florida Willie Shaw, Mayor, City of Sarasota, Florida Michael Beedie, City Manager, Fort Walton Beach, Florida Ken Thurston, Commissioner, Lauderhill, Florida Georgia Sharon Shropshire, Council Member, East Point, Georgia Stephanie Gordon, Councilmember, East Point, Georgia John Hall, Alderman, Savannah, Georgia Hiram Heath, City Councilman, Fairburn, Georgia Indiana Linda Barnes-Caldwell, Councilwoman, Gary, Indiana Maryland Craig Moe, Mayor, Laurel, Maryland Silke Pope, Councilwoman, Greenbelt, Maryland Michigan Ken Massey, Mayor, Farmington Hills, Michigan

29 Missouri Alissia Canady, Councilwoman 5th District, Kansas City, Missouri Nebraska Ronald Murtaugh, Chief of Police, Ralston, Nebraska North Carolina Archer Wilkins, Commissioner, Creedmoor, North Carolina Erich Hackney, Council Member, Lumberton, North Carolina Larry Gladney, Council member, La Grange, North Carolina Kandie Smith, Mayor Pro-Tem Kandie Smith, Greenville, North Carolina Ohio Tara Mosley-Samples, Councilwoman, Akron, Ohio Oklahoma Mike Lester, Councilor, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Tennessee Kay Senter, Vice Mayor, Morristown, Tennessee Texas Charles Overstreet, City Council Member, Kennedale, Texas Wilbert Austin, City Council Member, Waco, Texas Terrilyn Tarlton, Mayor Pro Tem, Galveston, Texas Brenda Stardig, Houston City Council Member, Houston, Texas Adam McGough, Council Member, Dallas, Texas Robert Rivera, City Council Member, Arlington, Texas Richard Fregoe, Council Member, Grand Prairie, Texas Robin Mouton, Mayor Pro Tem, Beaumont, Texas Tiffinni Young, Council Member, Dallas, Texas Carlie Jones, City Council, Forest Hill, Texas Virginia Sean Polster, At-Large Councilmember, Warrenton, Virginia Washington Anthony Anderson, Councilmember, SeaTac, Washington

30 Wyoming Randy Adams, Councilman, Torrington, Wyoming