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Bartonville PD enters into partnership with ICE
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County)
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
The Bartonville Police Department will work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when conducting arrests.
Bartonville Town Council approved a consent agenda item at its June meeting that allows the town’s police department to partner with ICE through the 287(g) Task Force Model.
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Key takeaway Bartonville Town Council approved a consent agenda item at its June meeting that allows the town’s police department to partner with ICE through the 287(g) Task Force Model.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The Bartonville Police Department's partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement through the 287(g) Task Force Model raises questions about how this agreement will impact the community's relationship with local law enforcement. As one of only two participating agencies in Denton County, alongside the Denton County Sheriff's Office, Bartonville's decision may be closely watched by neighboring towns, including Trophy Club . The fact that Bartonville PD officers will not conduct stops, detentions, or arrests solely for civil immigration violations may alleviate some concerns, but residents may still wonder how this partnership will affect trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities. As the partnership moves forward, it will be important to monitor how the agreement is implemented and whether it achieves its stated goal of enhancing public safety while maintaining professionalism and transparency. The community will likely be looking for clear communication from the police department about how this partnership will work in practice.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (Southern Denton County) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Bartonville Police Department will work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when conducting arrests.
Bartonville Town Council approved a consent agenda item at its June meeting that allows the town’s police department to partner with ICE through the 287(g) Task Force Model.
According to ...
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