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Posted on: January 22, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Statement to the Gilroy Community from the City of Gilroy

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Dear Gilroy, 

In light of recent conversations throughout the country regarding immigration, we wanted to take a moment to reaffirm our commitment to all members of our community, regardless of your immigration status. The City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Police Department remain committed to ensuring the safety, well-being, and dignity of every individual who calls our city home. 

We understand that conversations around immigration status can be sensitive. These discussions can result in fear and uncertainty for some of our community members. Please know, the City of Gilroy will continue to provide essential services to all, including emergency services. An individual’s immigration status does not play any part in how we treat you or how we serve you. We will not ask about your immigration status, ever.  

We also want to assure you that the Gilroy Police Department is focused on keeping our community safe and does not participate in enforcement of federal immigration laws. Our local law enforcement officers are here to serve every member of this community, regardless of immigration status. We encourage everyone to continue to reach out to the police for assistance when needed. If you are a victim or a witness of a crime, we urge you to report it without fear of immigration enforcement. We will not ask about your immigration status, ever. Your safety is our top priority, and we will do all we can to help you without judgment or fear of deportation. 

We are a city that values diversity, inclusion, and compassion. We stand by you, and we will continue to work to create a community where everyone can thrive in safety and peace. 

You are an important part of our city, and together, we will ensure that Gilroy remains a welcoming place for all. 

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Estimados miembros de la comunidad de Gilroy, 

A raíz de las conversaciones recientes en todo el país sobre la inmigración, queremos tomar un momento para reafirmar nuestro compromiso con todos ustedes, sin importar su estatus migratorio. La ciudad de Gilroy y el Departamento de Policía de Gilroy siguen comprometidos  a  garantizar la seguridad, el bienestar y la dignidad de cada persona que considere nuestra ciudad su hogar. 

Sabemos que hablar sobre el estatus migratorio puede ser un tema sensible. Estas conversaciones pueden generar miedo e incertidumbre para algunos en nuestra comunidad. Queremos que sepan que la ciudad de Gilroy continuará ofreciendo servicios esenciales a todos, incluyendo los servicios de emergencia. El estatus migratorio de una persona no afecta la forma en que la tratamos ni los servicios que brindamos. Nunca le preguntaremos sobre su estatus migratorio. 

También queremos asegurarles que el Departamento de Policía de Gilroy se dedica a mantener segura a nuestra comunidad y no participa en la aplicación de las leyes federales de inmigración. Nuestros oficiales están aquí para servir a todos los miembros de esta comunidad sin importar su estatus migratorio. Los alentamos a seguir contactando a la policía cuando necesiten ayuda. Si es víctima o testigo de un delito, le pedimos que lo denuncie sin temor a la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración. Nunca le preguntaremos sobre su estatus migratorio. Su seguridad es nuestra prioridad, y haremos todo lo posible para ayudarle sin juzgarlo y sintemor a la deportación. 

Somos una ciudad que valora la diversidad, la inclusión y la compasión. Estamos a su lado y seguiremos trabajando para hacer de Gilroy un lugar donde todos puedan prosperar y vivir en paz. 

Ustedes son una parte importante de nuestra comunidad, yjuntos, haremos que Gilroy siga siendo un lugar acogedor para todos.

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