The Public Safety Committee held a public hearing on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 on the Cambridge Police Department’s federal immigration enforcement tracker, CMA 2026-32.

1 MINUTES OF THE CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Tuesday, April 7, 2026 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Al-Zubi, Chair Councillor McGovern Councillor Nolan Councillor Simmons Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler A public meeting of the Cambridge City Council’s Public Safety Committee was held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The meeting was Called to Order at 11:00 a.m. by the Chair, Councillor Al-Zubi Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the City is authorized to use remote participation. This public meeting was hybrid, allowing participation in person, in the Sullivan Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA and by remote participation via Zoom. At the request of the Chair, Clerk of Committees Erwin called the roll. Councillor Al-Zubi – Present/In Sullivan Chamber Councillor McGovern – Absent* Councillor Nolan – Present/In Sullivan Chamber Councillor Simmons – Absent* Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler – Present/Remote Present – 3, Absent – 2. Quorum established. *Councillor McGovern was present and remote at 11:14a.m. *Councillor Simmons was present and remote at 11:24p.m. Chair Al-Zubi offered opening remarks (Attachment A) and noted that the Call of the meeting was on the Cambridge Police Department’s federal immigration enforcement tracker, which was referred to the Public Safety Committee for discussion, CMA 2026-32. Present at the meeting from the Cambridge Police Department (CPD) were Superintendent Pauline Wells, Superintendent Frederick Cabral, and Deputy Superintendent John Boyle. Present from the Law Department was City Solicitor, Megan Bayer and First Assistant City Solicitor, Kate Kleimola. The Executive Director for Human Rights, Carolina Almonte, was present via Zoom. Councillor Zusy and Mayor Siddiqui were also present. Chair Al-Zubi recognized Superintendent Wells for opening remarks (Attachment B). Superintendent Wells reviewed and summarized data related to ICE interactions from August 2025 to February 2026. This information was provided in advance of the meeting and included in the Agenda Packet. Superintendent Wells and Superintendent Cabral were available to respond to clarifying questions.

2 Chair Al-Zubi recognized Kate Kleimola who reviewed the City of Cambridge Welcoming Community Ordinance and the City Manager’s Executive Order Prohibiting the Use of City Property for Civil Immigration Enforcement Activities, and Affirming the City of Cambridge Welcoming Community Ordinance and its Commitments to Public Safety and Public Trust. The Welcoming Community Ordinance was included in the Agenda Packet, and the Executive Order is attached (Attachment C). Carolina Almonte and her team provided a simple one-page summary of the Executive Order which has been translated into multiple languages, included in the attachment. The Law Department was available to respond to clarifying questions. Chair Al-Zubi reviewed the outreach and feedback collected from community members and organizations regarding public safety concerns, fear within the community, and interactions with law enforcement. Chair Al-Zubi asked questions related to ICE activity on City owned properties, the City’s response to protests, deescalation and force, documentations procedures, and chain of command requirements related to reporting. Superintendent Wells provided information related to the chain of command reporting and notification process, adding that command staff are to respond directly to the scene where ICE activity is occurring. Superintendent Wells and Deputy Superintendent Boyle provided an overview of the Police Department’s experience related to protests and emphasized that the goal of the Department is to focus on public safety, deescalation, communication with organizers and protecting individuals of their First Amendment rights. Chair Al-Zubi recognized Councillor Nolan who asked what kind of accountability ICE agents have if they get violent or damage property while in the city. Superintendent Wells and Kate Kleimola explained how those situations can become challenging because Federal Agents hold certain law enforcement powers, adding that each response would most likely depend on the specific circumstances of a situation. Kate Kleimola added that the City would use all legal avenues that are available to pursue accountability. Chair Al-Zubi recognized Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler who shared concerns related to an incident where a shoplifting incident resulted in an individual being taken into ICE custody and they were arrested and fingerprinted. Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler acknowledged the importance of balancing public safety concerns and asked if CPD has explored different approaches and enforcement priorities in low level offenses, such as shoplifting, knowing that fingerprinting information connects individuals to a federal database. Superintendent Cabral shared that Cambridge has experienced more than 1,100 reported shoplifting incidents in 2025 and added that Officers do exercise discretion when determining if an arrest is necessary. Superintendent Cabral explained that many of those incidents result in the person being summonsed rather than arrested. Chair Al-Zubi recognized Councillor McGovern who asked for more information related to the partnerships the City is making related to coordinating with nonprofit organizations and immigrant-support organizations. Megan Bayer and Carolina Almonte responded by sharing opportunities for training, outreach efforts, educational programming, bystander training, and informational sessions related to residents’ rights. Carolina Almonte also provided information related to available interpretation services and multilingual outreach materials. Councillor McGovern asked how the City is working with Cambridge Public Schools as it relates to ICE interactions. Megan Bayer explained that City staff have shared available training and protocols

3 with school leadership, adding that School Superintendent Murphy has also established procedures for staff. Chair Al-Zubi recognized Councillor Simmons who thanked the Public Safety Department for their work and emphasized the importance of balancing public safety and community trust. Councillor Simmons shared concerns about relying on hypothetical scenarios and pointed out the challenges Officers face when they are responding to quickly evolving situations. Chair Al-Zubi recognized Councillor Nolan who emphasized that many residents feel safe because of Cambridge’s Welcoming Community Ordinance and the City’s approach to immigration related issues. Councillor Nolan noted the importance of continuing to build trust in the community while also being prepared for incidents pertaining to ICE. Chair Al-Zubi had clarifying questions related to an incident that occurred on October 29, 2025 outside of the Cambridge Police Department, where ICE detained a person leaving the Police Station after an arrest. Chair Al-Zubi also asked if there were any legal pathways or protocol changes that could be made so a similar situation does not happen again. Kate Kleimola explained that the City is not required to assist ICE, but cannot block federal agencies as well, noting that informing an individual or allowing them to leave through a different exit could be considered obstruction. Kate Kleimola also provided information on how CPD Command Staff and the Law Department are in constant communication with each other. Chair Al-Zubi recognized Mayor Siddiqui who had follow up questions related to deescalation and deescalation training. Superintendent Wells explained that Officers have completed training exercises related to ICE scenarios and deescalation procedures. Mayor Siddiqui emphasized the importance of communication and coordination with the School Department, noting that information and resources have been shared with families and school staff. Mayor Siddiqui added that she would be happy to share those efforts with the full City Council. Chair Al-Zubi asked for more information on signage on City owned property. Megan Bayer explained that the City Manager’s Office and the Department of Public Works are in the process of identifying which properties will have signs installed based off the Executive Order. Chair Al- Zubi had additional questions related to public safety concerns, warrants by Federal Immigration Officials, and how the City reviews valid judicial warrants and nonjudicial federal immigration documents. Chair Al-Zubi added that it is important for the community to understand the difference between warrants and what actions can be taken. Superintendent Wells explained that CPD reviews all warrants that are presented by Federal authorities, adding that the Police Department would not act on a nonjudicial warrant. Chair Al-Zubi offered closing remarks and emphasized the importance of continuing outreach and education efforts. Chair Al-Zubi recognized Councillor Nolan who made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Clerk of Committees Erwin called the roll. Councillor Al-Zubi – Yes Councillor McGovern – Yes

4 Councillor Nolan – Yes Councillor Simmons – Absent Councillor Sobrinho-Wheeler – Yes Yes – 4, No – 0, Absent – 1. Motion passed. The Public Safety Committee adjourned at approximately 12:27p.m. Attachment A – Opening remarks from Councillor Al-Zubi. Attachment B – Opening remarks from Superintendent Wells. Attachment C – Executive Order in multiple languages. Clerk’s Note: The City of Cambridge/22 City View records every City Council meeting and every City Council Committee meeting. The video for this meeting can be viewed at: Apr 07, 2026 Public Safety Committee - Cambridge, MA In City Council June 1, 2026. Adopted by Affirmative Vote of Eight Members:- Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk A true copy; ATTEST:- Paula M. Crane Interim City Clerk