Olathe Library Provides Guidance For Upcoming ICE Raids

Our 2nd favorite Kansas blog recently exposed this bit of golden ghetto guidance that mostly focuses on protecting staff and possibly applying salt for requisite boot licking . . . Check-it . . . 

Guidelines for recording agents, disclosing patron info . . .

“Staff should not obstruct, argue with, or attempt to physically stop any law enforcement officer,” the document says.

The guidance goes on to say that federal officers are allowed to enter public areas of the library’s buildings, including lobbies and reading rooms. However, agents will need authorization from library administrators to go into staff-only or other restricted areas, the memo says.

The memo tells staff to “politely ask the officer to identify themselves and state the purpose of their visit.” It goes on to say that any interaction with ICE agents should be done “calmly and respectfully.”

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Here's what Olathe library staff will do if ICE enters a branch

The policy, created amid reports of heightened ICE activity in Olathe, emphasizes patron privacy and tells staff to not interfere or record federal agents.