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Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to preclude any city police officer or other employee from:

A. Participating in cross-designation, task force, deconfliction, or other cooperative efforts with federal law enforcement authorities, including, but not limited to, customs and border protection and immigration and customs enforcement, when such efforts are directed at suspected criminal activity;

B. Performing duties in relation to the consolidated 911 operations center (What-Comm) which includes the transfer of 911 calls to the Customs and Border Dispatch Center, when such calls are received from the communities of Blaine, Lynden, and Sumas;

C. Confirming identity under RCW 46.20.035 which lists valid forms of identification under state laws related to drivers’ licenses and permit requirements;

D. Providing a liaison function to federal agents, when requested, for the purpose of peacekeeping measures; provided, that such function shall not include using city funds or resources to stop, question, interrogate, investigate, or arrest persons based on civil or administrative immigration status;

E. Engaging in all steps necessary and appropriate to comply with the I-9/E-Verify process for the purpose of employment eligibility as required by federal law;

F. Engaging in all steps necessary and appropriate to comply with the Public Records Act;

G. Engaging in all steps necessary and appropriate to participate in the U-Visa process at the request of an individual seeking U-Visa status;

H. Sharing information regarding the civil immigration status of an individual with any person or agency, when the disclosure has been authorized in writing signed by such person; or

I. Performing any action that is required by federal or state statute, local law, or court decision or order. [Ord. 2017-02-008 § 2].