Immigrant Community Resources
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Kirkland City Values
This page is intended to serve as a resource for the immigrant community.
On January 3, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution R-5240, "Declaring Kirkland as a Safe, Inclusive and Welcoming City for All People." Kirkland is a welcoming place to live, work and play that highly values diversity and is respectful, fair, and inclusive. The City is also committed to providing neighborhoods and businesses that meet the needs of a variety of incomes, ages and lifestyles, through community engagement that creates a sense of belonging through shared values.
The City of Kirkland is committed to protecting and serving everyone who resides in, works in, or visits Kirkland without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, income or economic status, political affiliation, military status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental or sensory ability.
Note: The City of Kirkland is not proactively releasing information to other agencies.
The Kirkland Police Department members make personal and professional commitments to equal enforcement of the law and equal service to the public. Confidence in this commitment will increase the effectiveness of this department in protecting and serving the entire community and recognizing the dignity of all persons, regardless of their immigration status.
As stated in Kirkland Policy 411:
Officers shall not inquire into the immigration or citizenship status of an individual except where the inquiry relates to a legitimate law enforcement purpose that is unrelated to the enforcement of a civil immigration law.
Click here to read more on Policy 411 on the Kirkland Police Department's Immigration Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will police report me or give my information to immigration authorities?
Under state law and policy (Washington State RCW 10.93.160), the Department is restricted from sharing information with immigration officials, except under certain circumstances as required by law, such as a valid court order.
Will the police help immigration officials with raids or other operations?
The Kirkland Police Department would not typically be involved in federal immigration operations at all. If requested, the Department would provide only support services, such as traffic control or peacekeeping efforts for public safety reasons.
Your Rights Explained
What should I do if immigration officials approach me or knock on my door and want to talk to me?
Read this article by the National Immigration Law Center. Disclaimer: This Know Your Rights resource provides general information. It is not legal advice. It is not tailored to your situation. Talk to an immigration lawyer for legal advice about your specific situation. The information in this article was not created or verified by the City of Kirkland; questions about it should be referred to the National Immigration Law Center rather than City staff.
Where can I find an immigration lawyer and other resources?
The following list are resources: