Many Midstate police officials say they're caught in the crossfire of a national debate over illegal immigration, forced to balance public demand for crackdowns on undocumented aliens against their duty to protect everyone in their jurisdictions.
Recognizing that the problem is increasing for local law enforcement agencies everywhere, the International Association of Chiefs of Police last week issued a report aimed at helping top cops navigate the thorny issue.
Police feel heat from both sides on immigration - Nashville, Tennessee - Sunday, 07/29/07 - Tennessean.com