To our Sherwood community:
Sherwood is, and will remain, a welcoming community. Our immigrant and refugee neighbors are valued members of our city, and we want you to know that you belong here. Your contributions strengthen our schools, businesses, and neighborhoods. Every resident deserves dignity, respect, and a sense of stability. Every one of us is part of this community, and every one of us matters.
We recognize that recent federal immigration enforcement activity has caused concern within our community. Situations where identification is unclear, warrants are not visibly presented, or tactics appear inconsistent can understandably affect a community’s sense of safety and stability. When enforcement actions raise questions, it can create unease beyond those directly involved.
Building and maintaining trust within our community is essential. Sherwood supports enforcement practices that are lawful, consistent, and professional, because public confidence depends on transparency and accountability. When actions are clearly grounded in legal standards, it reinforces residents’ trust in the institutions that serve them.
The Sherwood Police Department remains focused on local public safety. Our officers do not engage in federal immigration enforcement or enforce immigration status. Their role is to protect residents, respond to public safety needs, and serve everyone fairly and professionally. Strong relationships between SPD and our residents are essential, and we stand with the department’s ongoing commitment to that trust.
Sherwood is committed to upholding civil rights and following state and federal law, including constitutional protections. When enforcement tactics raise concerns, appropriate independent review and accountability are important to maintaining public confidence. Fairness and transparency help ensure our community continues to feel safe and supported.
To support our residents, the City provides resources to help individuals and families understand their rights and prepare for unexpected situations. Our immigration information page includes FAQs, Know Your Rights materials, and connections to partner organizations that offer legal and practical support. We stand with residents by ensuring these resources remain accessible and clear. We also encourage those who read this statement to share these resources with neighbors, friends, and anyone in our community who may need them. Helping spread accurate information ensures more families feel informed, prepared, and supported. Resources can be found below at: https://www.sherwoodoregon.gov/immigration-enforcement-ice/.
Sherwood’s values remain steady and consistent. Our strength comes from standing together as one community and supporting one another with respect and understanding. Every person who lives, works, or learns in Sherwood is an important part of our shared community.
We encourage residents to continue looking out for one another and to approach one another with empathy. Sherwood is strongest when neighbors support neighbors. We remain committed to transparency and lawful governance, and we want every person here to know they are part of a city that stands with them.
– From your Sherwood City Council
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