The Birmingham Police Department's number one priority is reducing violent crime so we welcome everyone to partner with this police department regardless of legal status. This department operates on the principles of community policing and the stated purpose of partnering with all of our citizens. Ultimately, the goal is for everyone to feel safe in our city without the presence of fear of being targeted because of national origin or immigration status. Enforcement of federal immigration laws is not a priority of this department. We had six ICE holds from 2012 to 2015 and none in 2016.