Seaford Police speaks out following ICE Incident

SEAFORD, DE – The Seaford Police Department is clarifying its involvement in an incident that drew attention on social media this week, emphasizing that it does not work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on civil immigration matters.

According to police, officers were called Thursday morning to assist ICE agents attempting to take a person into custody who was hiding underneath a utility trailer. Seaford Police say their role was limited to helping secure the scene and move the trailer, not to assist with immigration enforcement.

“The Seaford Police Department does not participate in any civil immigration enforcement,” said Chief Tyler Justice in a statement. “We do assist federal partners as we would with any state or federal government that’s in our jurisdiction.”

Justice also urged residents to show patience and understanding toward law enforcement operations.

“I just ask that everyone show a little grace to everyone in our community and officers,” Justice said. “Just remember we are all human beings and we are all doing our best — and be a little forgiving of everyone.”

The department’s comments come amid ongoing public discussions about the role of local police in federal immigration actions.