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Daniela Navin <
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 3:07 PM
Sabha, Tamer
Rivas, Jessica
Public Safety Meeting - IMMIGRATION RELATED ACTIVIP^
Dear Public Safety Committee,
I am writing as a Pasadena resident to share a community perspective on the Pasadena PoliceDepartment's report regarding ICE-related notifications and activity.
Across our community, there is a shared concern that while the report provides dates and numbers, it doesnot fully reflect what those dates meant for families in Northwest Pasadena.
On April 22, April 28, and April 30, dates referenced in April's report, community members observed ICE-related activity in Northwest Pasadena during school drop-off hours. These are the same morning hourswhen children are walking to school, parents are accompanying them, and neighbors are beginning their daytogether.
At Madison Elementary School, the Community Assistant, has been a steady and trusted presence forfamilies throughout the school year. She helps pick up children, walks them safely to school, and supportsfamilies along the way. For many families, her presence is part of what helps create a sense of safety andcare during an important part of the morning routine.
When immigration enforcement-related activity is observed during school drop-off hours, it is felt directly inthe community. It shapes how safe families feel walking through their neighborhoods and carrying outeveryday routines. For children, these are moments that should feel stable and predictable. For parents,they should not be accompanied by fear or uncertainty. Our community also carries real trauma from pastimmigration enforcement experiences, including family separation. Because of that history, these momentsare not experienced in isolation, and they can bring back difficult memories and concerns for many families.
Community members have also observed federal vehicles in front of the Pasadena Courthouse, including aDepartment of Homeland Security vehicle observed there today (06/17/2026). This is not being raised asconfirmation of any enforcement activity. hlowever, within the community, these observations add to a senseof uncertainty, especially given reports of immigration-related enforcement activity at courthouses in nearbycities, including Athambra.
This is why transparency matters to our community. When residents see federal vehicles in public spaces,hear reports of activity in their neighborhoods, and experience the impact in their daily lives, there is a needfor clear, timely, and understandable information. Without it, families are left trying to make sense ofincomplete pieces of information.
There is also a shared concern that at the last public safety meeting, this topic was not included fordiscussion because there was no time. Community members came ready to listen, share, and participate,and we showed up on time and we expect the same from our elected officials.
Across our community, there is a growing sense that while reports document activity, they do not fully reflectwhat families are living through day to day.There are also important gaps in the reporting that manyresidents are trying to highlight. While the report includes dates and notifications, it does not provide contextabout where activity is occurring, what neighborhoods are impacted, or how these incidents affect dailycommunity life. Is the city tracking how many community members have been impacted by federalenforcement since last June 18, 20257 Without this context, it becomes difficult for residents to understand the full scope and impact of what is happening in their city.
As the City continues these discussions, many residents hope that community safety is understood notonl^ through reports and numbers, but through the lived experiences of the people who call this city home.
Thank you,
Daniela Navin
District 3