🚔 ICYMI: Frederick Police Chief Kevin Meyer Joins the Morning News Express

With Drew Phelps filling in for Bob Miller, the Morning News Express welcomed Frederick Police Chief Kevin Meyer to discuss Friday night’s incident involving federal immigration officers in Frederick’s Taskers Chance neighborhood.

Chief Meyer explained the Frederick Police Department’s role when local officers respond to a scene involving federal authorities, including what the department can—and cannot—do during a federal immigration operation.

The conversation also addressed what residents should do if an immigration enforcement operation occurs in their neighborhood and what they should expect from Frederick police officers responding to the scene.

Meyer discussed how local officers work to maintain public safety, protect residents’ rights and avoid interfering with federal law enforcement activities.

He also explained what authority Frederick police officers would have if they witnessed actions by federal agents that appeared unsafe, excessive or potentially unlawful—and how he would expect his officers to respond.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed.