The Culver City Police Department has issued a statement in light of a video gone viral, which captures an exchange where a social media personality confronts a hotel patron, suggesting law enforcement should investigate the person's immigration status. Caught in the middle of this 2023 episode, the responding officers acted within the confines of California law and Culver City policy, declining to take any action on the man's immigration status. According to the press release, the officers concluded their investigation without placing the subject under arrest.

The video, which only surfaced recently on social media platforms, has rekindled discussions about the role of law enforcement in immigration matters. The Culver City Police Chief, Jason Sims, confirmed officers were asked to directly probe into the immigration status but chose not to pursue, it in adherence to state and local laws. The incident, although occurring more than a year prior, has prompted the Culver City Police to use this instance to critically review the event and " maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in all our actions," as stated in the press release.

An ongoing curiosity and concern from the community regarding the role of police in immigration enforcement has been evident, especially in sanctuary cities like Culver City. The department's decision to reexamine this incident is seen as an opportunity by some to nurture the trust between local communities and their police force. The statement released by the department highlights this intent, reinforcing that "The Culver City Police Department is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in all our actions."

Further information has been scarce, but the police department remains open to inquiries. Public Information Officer, Jennifer Atenza, has been designated as the point of contact for questions related to the incident. She can be reached at (310) 253-6120 or through her email: [email protected].