Borough officials in Jenkintown, New Jersey, have explained their police department's policies in a public statement outlining what they do and do not do when immigration-related issues arise. The statement stated that the department's primary focus is public safety, not civil immigration enforcement, and that it is committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and well-being of all individuals regardless of their immigration status. It also stated that police officers enforce local and state laws, encourage people to report crimes and seek help without fear, and follow laws on privacy and sharing personal information. The police department has not entered and will not participate in ICE's 287(g) program.