Without proper training, ICE traffic stops pose big concerns

In addition to an uptick in encounters, law enforcement experts also point out that ICE has shifted how its officers are conducting immigration enforcement.

In the past, ICE officers were not out in communities as frequently, and operations were more targeted, says Jillian Snider, a retired New York City police officer and lecturer at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

“When they do their targeted enforcement operations, they generally identify locations that they know there’s a wanted person,” Snider says. “Now we’ve seen an increase in doing car stops, which is a big concern if you’re not afforded the proper car stop training.”

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“In a situation where you have a car stopped, but there’s no imminent threat of deadly physical force or serious physical injury, most agencies will not authorize [the officer] to shoot,” says Snider.