Action Plan for Refugee Complaints

Ryan BrehmerOttawa University

PLS-30000Examination of the Criminal Justice System

Review of Complaints• Terroristic Activity by Refugees• Child Neglect• Other Miscellaneous Activity

Addressing the Problem-Short Term• Field Interview Complainants for further more detailed

info• Increased Uniform Patrols in the area• Foot Patrols• Plain Clothes Officers in and around problem area• Knock and Talks at Suspect Tennent Apartments• Field Interview With Tenants in the area

Addressing the Problem-Long Term• Consult FBI, Homeland Security, ICE, Border Patrol,

NSA, and other federal agencies for information about suspected problem refugees in the area• Consult with state bureau of investigation • Coordinate surveillance and intelligence gathering

with other agencies both federal and local

Addressing the Problem-Long Term Cont.• Coordinate with complex owner to gather information

on possible problem refugee tenants• Place Undercover Agents in Complex posing as

refugees to gather intelligence• Contact County agencies to see if social services were

offered to refugees and if so, who the refugees are utilizing the services• Once personal information is obtained complete

background • Possible Employers• Department of Transportation records• Criminal records

Addressing the Problem-Long Term Cont.• Town Hall Meeting with Refugees • Outline Expectations of American Laws• Allow Refugees to ask questions• Outline Community Goals on How Refugees Play a Role

Stakeholders• Community Members• Must live within the community with refugees• Have history invested in the community • Children within the community• Pride in the community• Confidence in the police department• Expectation of police department to ensure their safety

Stakeholders-Cont.• Refugees• Seeking a new life• Seeking integration into the community• Seeking freedom from governmental persecution• Seeking Citizenship

Stakeholders-Cont.• Police Agencies• Confidence from the community• Duty to maintain law and order• Duty to arrest those who violate federal/state/local laws• Create partnerships with refugees and community to

progress as a community at large• Liaison between refugee and community members

Conclusion• No simple solution to this problem• Community can grow if problem is dealt with

appropriately • All stakeholders must be considered but law and order

is top priority• Community Safety is paramount • Problem can create partnerships in the community

between police, community, and refugees