Police Department Policy
163 - Arrest and/or Detainment of Foreign Nationals
(Including illegal aliens and aliens with green cards)
Coconut Creek Police Department • Section 0 of 262349
Policy Text
Keep a written record of the notification, by articulating the action taken on your
Incident Report. Forward the Consular Notification Form, along with the fax
confirmation receipt, to the Police Records and Telecommunications Unit.
For additional information and answers to frequently asked questions, go to
http://travel.state.gov/law/law_1734.html under the topic Consular Notification and
Access. The Patrol Supervisor can also provide additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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