Trump signed a pair of executive orders that seek to tighten the country's immigration policy — including the building of a wall along the Mexican border in addition to empowering local law enforcement with the same authority as immigration officers. The Los Angeles Times reported that such a policy could allow officers to ask about a person's immigration status when contacting them on the street. Losacco said any changes in department policy would need to be properly vetted and also require consultation with city officials, including the council and city attorney. Drew Sugars, the city's public information officer, said Burbank officials have yet to come up with a response to the orders. "The Glendale Police Department does not have the authority nor the responsibility to incarcerate or detain individuals solely based on immigration status," according to the statement.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 04, 2017 01:41 UTC