no one cared who i was until i put on the mask

Since the onset of reports of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), ICE epidemiologists have been tracking the outbreak, regularly updating infection prevention and control protocols, and issuing guidance to ICE Health Service Corps (IHSC) staff for the screening and management of potential exposure among detainees. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees is one of the agency’s highest priorities. As a precautionary measure, ICE has temporarily suspended social visitation in all detention facilities. See our FAQ for more.Ĭonsistent with federal partners, ICE is taking important steps to further safeguard those in our care.

ICE policy directs our officers to avoid making arrests at sensitive locations – to include schools, places of worship, and health care facilities, such as hospitals, doctors’ offices, accredited health clinics, and emergent or urgent care facilities – without prior approval for an exemption, or in exigent circumstances. It is important for the public to know that ICE does not conduct operations at medical facilities, except under extraordinary circumstances. While our law enforcement officers and agents continue daily enforcement operations to make criminal and civil arrests, prioritizing individuals who threaten our national security and public safety, we remain committed to the health and safety of our employees and the general public.

Law enforcement agencies across the country, to include ICE, are paying close attention to this pandemic. Updated 4:28pm What is ICE doing in response to the COVID-19 virus? ICE is reviewing CDC guidance daily and will continue to update protocols to remain consistent with CDC guidance. At all levels, ICE employees have access to the most current CDC and DHS guidance and assistance in this rapidly changing environment. Besides providing information through an employee website, OSH officials have held conference calls, responded to emails, and spoken personally with employees who have safety questions.

The OSH Unit regularly provides guidance regarding integrating administrative controls such as social distancing in law enforcement settings, and the appropriate choice and use of personal protective equipment when administrative controls cannot be implemented. The ICE Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Unit continues to work diligently to ensure employees are operating under the safest and most practical conditions to reduce the risk of exposure and prevent further spreading of COVID-19 during the course of ongoing daily operations. What is ICE doing to safeguard its employees/personnel during this crisis?

No one cared who i was until i put on the mask