Michael Igo
Michael Igo is the Interim Chief of the Dallas Police Department, having taken on the role in October 2023. He has been vocal in reassuring immigrant communities in Dallas that his department will not participate in federal deportation efforts or report undocumented individuals who seek police assistance. At community outreach meetings, Igo emphasized the importance of safety and trust between law enforcement and residents, urging immigrants to call 911 without fear. His stance represents a significant commitment to protect all residents, regardless of their immigration status, amidst heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 104,847 | $21,000,000 | 6,652$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 104,847 | $21,000,000 | 6,652$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Former DPD Interim Chief Michael Igo previously said his department would not turn in or report anyone in the country illegally who calls 911 for help.
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United States:
Dallas Interim Police Chief Michael Igo said that his agency is not assisting any federal agency on detaining people that are either documented or undocumented in the City of Dallas.
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United States:
Michael Igo, the interim chief of police, reassured immigrant communities that his department would not assist in deportation efforts.
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