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Chief Metz: APD Won't Investigate, Detain Solely For Immigration Status

AURORA, Colo. (CBS4) - Aurora's police chief is encouraging the immigrant community to call 911 if they need emergency assistance.

"To our immigrant community, call 911 if U need emergency assistance!" Chief Nick Metz tweeted Friday. "APD won't investigate, enforce, or detain solely for immigration status."

The chief's tweet comes following a report that the White House was considering using national guard in immigrant roundups.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said report by the Associated Press is not true.

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