Sheriff Chad Bianco Addresses Immigration Concerns

In a message to the Riverside County community, Sheriff Chad Bianco sought to address concerns surrounding immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Bianco assured residents that local law enforcement would not engage in any type of immigration enforcement, directly refuting stories that suggested deputies were raiding places such as schools, churches, or businesses to target immigrants.

The sheriff emphasized that such rumors were false and stressed the importance of ensuring that members of the immigrant community feel safe when reaching out to local authorities. "We do not want the fears of our immigrant community to prevent them from calling their local law enforcement when they are being victimized," Bianco stated. His message was a reminder that Riverside County deputies are there to protect all residents and keep families safe from crime.

Sheriff Bianco concluded his statement by reaffirming his commitment to the safety and security of all California residents, emphasizing that law enforcement’s primary goal is to serve and protect, regardless of immigration status. This reassurance comes at a time when many in immigrant communities have expressed concerns over increased enforcement under federal policies.